Studying for an A Level in Music will allow you to expand your musical repertoire whilst developing a real appreciation of what you hear within different styles. You will gain an understanding of how elements of music work together putting your knowledge into practice as you create your own compositions. You will also learn about what inspires musicians and develop techniques for practice and performance. In your second year, you choose whether to specialise in Composition or Performance. Component 1 | Performance Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: Instrumental or vocal (as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble) and will choose a minimum of two pieces. At A Level you can specialise in Performing or Composing. AS, Grade VI minimum, A Level Grade VII minimum. • Component 2 | Composition Students must learn how to develop musical ideas, including extending and manipulating musical ideas, and compose music that is musically convincing through two or three compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief (Composition 1) and the other a free composition (Composition 2). • Component 3 | Appraising Music The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Students must study Western classical tradition focusing on The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900. This centres around Haydn and Mendelssohn. Students then choose two further areas of study. One is a choice between Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre and Jazz. The third is a choice between Into The 20th Century or Into The 21st Century.
Minimum grade 7 at GCSE Music. If you have not taken GCSE Music you will need to have at least grade 5 Theory and grade 5 on an Instrument of your choice.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,385 - £23,970 |
| Address | Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
Studying for an A Level in Music will allow you to expand your musical repertoire whilst developing a real appreciation of what you hear within different styles. You will gain an understanding of how elements of music work together putting your knowledge into practice as you create your own compositions. You will also learn about what inspires musicians and develop techniques for practice and performance. In your second year, you choose whether to specialise in Composition or Performance. Component 1 | Performance Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: Instrumental or vocal (as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble) and will choose a minimum of two pieces. At A Level you can specialise in Performing or Composing. AS, Grade VI minimum, A Level Grade VII minimum. • Component 2 | Composition Students must learn how to develop musical ideas, including extending and manipulating musical ideas, and compose music that is musically convincing through two or three compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief (Composition 1) and the other a free composition (Composition 2). • Component 3 | Appraising Music The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Students must study Western classical tradition focusing on The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900. This centres around Haydn and Mendelssohn. Students then choose two further areas of study. One is a choice between Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre and Jazz. The third is a choice between Into The 20th Century or Into The 21st Century.
Minimum grade 7 at GCSE Music. If you have not taken GCSE Music you will need to have at least grade 5 Theory and grade 5 on an Instrument of your choice.