A Level Music has a strong practical and creative element, so you can gain recognition for your performing abilities whilst gaining further experience in the areas of composing and historical study. The course develops a broad range of skills, and promotes independent learning and critical thinking. It complements Science, Arts or Humanities specialisms, so it is an ideal subject to consider in the Sixth Form. If you wish to study music at university or college, A Level Music is essential preparation. Most students opting for A Level Music have studied music to GCSE level, but if you are a very strong performer with a good knowledge of music theory, it may be possible to take this course without - please ask if this applies to you.
To study at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form, you need IELTS 6.0+ and a minimum of a 7 at (I)GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (or 8 in Maths for Further Maths). Conditional offers based on (I)GCSE results will be made to each individual applicant.
You can choose whether to specialise in either performing or composing. Paper 1: Performing 25 or 35%, live performance, which is recorded for assessment Paper 2: Composing 25 or 35%, two coursework compositions (and technical exercises if applicable) Paper 3: Listening and appraising 40%, 2.5 hours written exam, including aural extracts
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF |
A Level Music has a strong practical and creative element, so you can gain recognition for your performing abilities whilst gaining further experience in the areas of composing and historical study. The course develops a broad range of skills, and promotes independent learning and critical thinking. It complements Science, Arts or Humanities specialisms, so it is an ideal subject to consider in the Sixth Form. If you wish to study music at university or college, A Level Music is essential preparation. Most students opting for A Level Music have studied music to GCSE level, but if you are a very strong performer with a good knowledge of music theory, it may be possible to take this course without - please ask if this applies to you.
To study at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form, you need IELTS 6.0+ and a minimum of a 7 at (I)GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (or 8 in Maths for Further Maths). Conditional offers based on (I)GCSE results will be made to each individual applicant.
You can choose whether to specialise in either performing or composing. Paper 1: Performing 25 or 35%, live performance, which is recorded for assessment Paper 2: Composing 25 or 35%, two coursework compositions (and technical exercises if applicable) Paper 3: Listening and appraising 40%, 2.5 hours written exam, including aural extracts