Music

Course summary

A level music is an exciting exploration of music providing both breadth and depth of study. The three fundamental areas of performance, composition and appraising are developed through critical and creative study. You will consider A Level Music if you are passionate about listening to and performing music. The course encourages students to consider the historical, social and cultural context of the music that they study. With a range of areas of study from the beginnings of the Symphony, to Berlioz and Liszt's interpretations of the form, the development of Pop and Rock over the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, Musical Theatre and 21st Century Music of Sally Beamish and Thomas Ades there is a wealth of musical styles to choose from.