Music
Magdalen College School - Oxfordshire
01865242191
Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ
Course summary

Music A-Level is a rewarding and rigorous course, suitable for those pupils who are Grade 7 standard and above on an instrument. It suits those who want to go on to read Music at university, as well as those who would like an A-level subject with a more practical element to it and want to have a deeper understanding of how music is constructed. It further develops the skills of performing, composing, listening and analysis that were learnt at GCSE level.

Entry requirements

Our offers of places into Year 12 are conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of six 8s or 9s at GCSE, including Grades 8 or 9 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level.

How you'll be assessed

Solo recital (8-10 minutes) One composition in controlled conditions (free composition or one to a brief) Compositional technique exercise completed in controlled conditions Exam consisting of Section A – Aural test related to set works Section B – Essays related to set works and unfamiliar material

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£20,976 - £21,777
AddressCowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ