Music

Entry Requirements

The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. All A Level students will have at least a grade 6 in GCSE Music, or have equivalent musical experience in lieu of this. Students are advised to be a minimum of Grade 5 standard on their main instrument when starting the A Level course. We ask A Level students to participate in ensembles relevant to their instrument/voice. We also expect A Level Music students to be members of the school choir as this greatly benefits the aural discrimination section of the listening exam.