Music combines analytical, academic and practical skills that require determination, singlemindedness and self-motivation, as well as a creative flair. These are all character traits that impress future employers. Music A Level is a well-respected qualification which all universities accept. By choosing an Expressive Arts subject, you are showing that you are a well-rounded student who has shown determination to get to a high level with an instrument or voice and you have the confidence to perform in front of audiences of hundreds The performing element includes a recital of ten minutes if this is your major, or six minutes if not. You may also perform on a second instrument or choose to be part of an ensemble. For Composing, you will be required to create two compositions of approximately two to three minutes each in length. Finally, there is a Historical paper which covers the set works. The focus is on listening to music and understanding how it works. The set works includes a very wide range of pieces from Haydn and Mozart to Musical Theatre.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. You should choose to study Music if you enjoy playing, composing and listening to music. It is possible to study Music at A Level without having taken GCSE Music if you have a suitably advanced performance and theoretical background. Grade 5 theory and a practical standard equivalent (to a minimum of grade 6) would be expected by the start of Year 12. Girls taking Music will normally be confident performers, have music lessons on their instrument or voice, and be involved in musical activities in school.
The course is assessed in the three main areas: Performance (35%), Composition (25%), Historical/Set works (40%). However, if you choose to major in composition, the weighting changes to 25% performance and 35% composition.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,830 - £22,050 |
| Address | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
Music combines analytical, academic and practical skills that require determination, singlemindedness and self-motivation, as well as a creative flair. These are all character traits that impress future employers. Music A Level is a well-respected qualification which all universities accept. By choosing an Expressive Arts subject, you are showing that you are a well-rounded student who has shown determination to get to a high level with an instrument or voice and you have the confidence to perform in front of audiences of hundreds The performing element includes a recital of ten minutes if this is your major, or six minutes if not. You may also perform on a second instrument or choose to be part of an ensemble. For Composing, you will be required to create two compositions of approximately two to three minutes each in length. Finally, there is a Historical paper which covers the set works. The focus is on listening to music and understanding how it works. The set works includes a very wide range of pieces from Haydn and Mozart to Musical Theatre.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. You should choose to study Music if you enjoy playing, composing and listening to music. It is possible to study Music at A Level without having taken GCSE Music if you have a suitably advanced performance and theoretical background. Grade 5 theory and a practical standard equivalent (to a minimum of grade 6) would be expected by the start of Year 12. Girls taking Music will normally be confident performers, have music lessons on their instrument or voice, and be involved in musical activities in school.
The course is assessed in the three main areas: Performance (35%), Composition (25%), Historical/Set works (40%). However, if you choose to major in composition, the weighting changes to 25% performance and 35% composition.