There is much music making at Bancroft’s School with a huge variety of settings and repertoire. For those students who wish to explore music in a more analytical context, the A-level course provides students the opportunity to do this in a complimentary way to the Co-curricular programme. The study of music gives us insight into a composer’s thoughts in the act of composition and helps us to understand, through the use and exploration of musical elements, what a composer’s intentions were at the outset. It also gives us an awareness of the elements that are used in music to create emotion and effect. Music lessons are taught by a variety of teachers who guide you through different components of the course.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
Components 1: Performing and Component 2: Composing add up to a total of 60% of your final A-level grade, but you can choose whether you would like to do more performing or more composing. If you choose Option A: • Performing will be worth 35% - and your performances will last a total of 10 – 12 minutes. • Composing will be worth 25% - and your compositions will last a total of 4 – 6 minutes. If you choose Option B: • Performing will be worth 25% - and your performances will last a total of 6 – 8 minutes. • Composing will be worth 35% - and your compositions will last a total of 8 – 10 minutes. You are encouraged to choose the option that plays to your strengths as a musician and your teacher will guide you in this respect. Component 3: Appraising accounts for 40% of the A-level and is assessed in a written exam lasting two hours and 15 minutes. It is divided into three parts: 1. Area of Study A: The Western Classical Tradition – this is a compulsory area of study and focuses on the Development of the Symphony from 1750 – 1830. You will choose one set of works from a choice of two for detailed analysis. 2. Area of Study B, C, or D – You will choose one area from – Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, and Jazz. 3. Area of Study E or F – You will choose only one of these areas of study, they are based on periods of musical history: Into the Twentieth Century, and the Twenty-first Century. Each area of study includes two set works.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,958 - £24,990 |
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
There is much music making at Bancroft’s School with a huge variety of settings and repertoire. For those students who wish to explore music in a more analytical context, the A-level course provides students the opportunity to do this in a complimentary way to the Co-curricular programme. The study of music gives us insight into a composer’s thoughts in the act of composition and helps us to understand, through the use and exploration of musical elements, what a composer’s intentions were at the outset. It also gives us an awareness of the elements that are used in music to create emotion and effect. Music lessons are taught by a variety of teachers who guide you through different components of the course.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
Components 1: Performing and Component 2: Composing add up to a total of 60% of your final A-level grade, but you can choose whether you would like to do more performing or more composing. If you choose Option A: • Performing will be worth 35% - and your performances will last a total of 10 – 12 minutes. • Composing will be worth 25% - and your compositions will last a total of 4 – 6 minutes. If you choose Option B: • Performing will be worth 25% - and your performances will last a total of 6 – 8 minutes. • Composing will be worth 35% - and your compositions will last a total of 8 – 10 minutes. You are encouraged to choose the option that plays to your strengths as a musician and your teacher will guide you in this respect. Component 3: Appraising accounts for 40% of the A-level and is assessed in a written exam lasting two hours and 15 minutes. It is divided into three parts: 1. Area of Study A: The Western Classical Tradition – this is a compulsory area of study and focuses on the Development of the Symphony from 1750 – 1830. You will choose one set of works from a choice of two for detailed analysis. 2. Area of Study B, C, or D – You will choose one area from – Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, and Jazz. 3. Area of Study E or F – You will choose only one of these areas of study, they are based on periods of musical history: Into the Twentieth Century, and the Twenty-first Century. Each area of study includes two set works.