Music is a very well-regarded academic subject, often valued highly by universities and future employers alike. It offers pupils the opportunity to build on their performing skills, develop their compositional potential, and extend their ability to appraise a wide range of great music through their studies. Exploring connections between the three disciplines of performing, composing and appraising/listening helps inspire creative ideas, develop evaluative and written skills, and contextualise the music that we perform. Lessons offer the opportunity to study set works in detail, develop critical listening skills and contextual understanding, explore a wide range of compositional styles, alongside rewarding performance skills in the final assessment.
GCSE grade 6 in Music, but other strong instrumentalists/singers may be considered.
Performing (35% or 25%) Assessed by a visiting examiner 10-12 mins, or 6-8 mins (ABRSM Grade 6 standard is ideal) Composing (25% or 35%) Coursework, 2 pieces (4-6 mins) or 3 pieces (8-10 mins) Appraising/Listening (40%) Exambased, focussing on set work analysis, contextual understanding, unprepared listening with & without a score, and comparison questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,180 £ £43,905 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £20,535 £26,100 |
| Address | Chapel Close, Oakham, LE15 6DT |
Music is a very well-regarded academic subject, often valued highly by universities and future employers alike. It offers pupils the opportunity to build on their performing skills, develop their compositional potential, and extend their ability to appraise a wide range of great music through their studies. Exploring connections between the three disciplines of performing, composing and appraising/listening helps inspire creative ideas, develop evaluative and written skills, and contextualise the music that we perform. Lessons offer the opportunity to study set works in detail, develop critical listening skills and contextual understanding, explore a wide range of compositional styles, alongside rewarding performance skills in the final assessment.
GCSE grade 6 in Music, but other strong instrumentalists/singers may be considered.
Performing (35% or 25%) Assessed by a visiting examiner 10-12 mins, or 6-8 mins (ABRSM Grade 6 standard is ideal) Composing (25% or 35%) Coursework, 2 pieces (4-6 mins) or 3 pieces (8-10 mins) Appraising/Listening (40%) Exambased, focussing on set work analysis, contextual understanding, unprepared listening with & without a score, and comparison questions.