Music

Course summary

If you have enjoyed GCSE Music you should consider continuing the subject in the Sixth Form. Class sizes are small, lessons are a mix of practical and written tasks, and with 35% of the course based on performance, you can get credit for the instrumental or vocal skills you have developed outside of the classroom. We follow the AQA (7272) specification. This is a two-year linear A Level that was first taught in 2016 and Godolphin students have consistently achieved excellent results. As an A Level music student, you will be expected to play a full part in the extra-curricular opportunities available as these develop the skills assessed in all parts of the course. Typically this will amount to around three rehearsals a week during term time, on top of your academic homework. You may also wish to lead an ensemble of your own and full support is provided for this. We are proud of the many Old Dolphins who have gone on to study Music at university and music college or take up a choral scholarship alongside another course. Music Department staff are highly qualified to advise on higher education options in this field. Nonetheless, every year we have students who have career plans in non-musical fields who find their Music studies highly rewarding.