Music

Course summary

We currently follow the Edexcel A level music course and are teaching the new specification from 2016. This is kept under review to ensure that course content is suitable and stimulating for Wellington students. All music courses comprise performing, composing and appraising modules, offering the study of a wide range of styles covering vocal and instrumental music, fusion, film music, and popular music/jazz. Encouragement is made to compare across genres and to really understand the context as well as the content of each style. One of the benefits of academic music is the way in which it links co-curricular activity with serious and transferable study skills. In this way the music department’s team of specialist teachers – including composers – are available to develop skills in our music students.