Music

Course summary

Music is essential to many of our lives. It can bring us joy and motivate us, accompany us through difficult times, and alleviate our worries. It has been a feature of every known human society. Many evolutionary psychologists today make the argument that music predated language. Not only does music reach us on intellectual, social, and emotional levels, but many describe it as spiritual or mystical. The use of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices in music can induce a psychological state in both the musicians and the listener that is beyond what words can describe. If you wish to go to university or to a conservatoire to study Music, then A-level Music is necessary. It is also usually required for Popular Music and Music Technology courses. It is also relevant and well-regarded when applying to a wide variety of other courses such as those in the Humanities and Arts, as a good grade at Music A level reflects a broad range of skills and experiences including creativity, analysis, essay writing, teamwork, interpersonal skills and public performance. In addition to the obvious career paths of Musical Performers, Composers, Conductors, or Teachers, people with A-level music can be found in a huge variety of jobs including Journalism, Broadcasting Media, Theatre Production, Politics, Publishing, Law, Arts Administration, Architecture, Business, and Banking.