Pupils develop performing, composing and listening skills in a range of styles, and listen to as wide a variety of music as possible in order to develop an informed appreciation of how and why music was written and/or performed. This course would be suitable for a candidate who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden his/ her knowledge. In addition, candidates must be learning a musical instrument and have reached at least Grade 5/6 standard at the start of the course. Singing is acceptable as an ‘instrument’. Grade 5 theory, although not compulsory, would benefit the pupil. Candidates will be expected to use IT during the course. The music notation programme ‘Sibelius’ will be used.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.
UNIT 1 9MU0/01 Performing Music (30%) – Coursework UNIT 2 9MU0/02 Composition (30%) – Coursework UNIT 3 9MU0/03 Written examination: 2 hours
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,995 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Marlborough College, Bath Road, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA |
Pupils develop performing, composing and listening skills in a range of styles, and listen to as wide a variety of music as possible in order to develop an informed appreciation of how and why music was written and/or performed. This course would be suitable for a candidate who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden his/ her knowledge. In addition, candidates must be learning a musical instrument and have reached at least Grade 5/6 standard at the start of the course. Singing is acceptable as an ‘instrument’. Grade 5 theory, although not compulsory, would benefit the pupil. Candidates will be expected to use IT during the course. The music notation programme ‘Sibelius’ will be used.
In late January the Director of Admissions allocates House places. At this time as much account as possible is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. In June, three months prior to entry, pupils visit the College to meet with Heads of Department, Housemasters, key members of staff and the Guidance Department to discuss A-level choices and tertiary education options. In August GCSE results are sent to Marlborough. All candidates (Scholars included) must achieve at least a six-grade BS or six 6’s in their GCSEs including English and Mathematics (in practice, most successful candidates will get more GCSEs at considerably higher grades than these). In September pupils arrive to begin their education at Marlborough.
UNIT 1 9MU0/01 Performing Music (30%) – Coursework UNIT 2 9MU0/02 Composition (30%) – Coursework UNIT 3 9MU0/03 Written examination: 2 hours