Over the two-year course, we study three of the most exciting periods of music in history: The development of the Symphony 1750-1900 (containing perhaps the greatest pieces of all, by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven), Into the 20th Century (a turbulent and revolutionary period where modern music was born, thanks to Debussy and Stravinsky), and Jazz 1920-1950 (where rock and pop all began). We also learn to compose our music (two pieces) and we prepare a solo recital performance.
Most A Level students will have passed GCSE Music with a 6 or above, but there are other possible approaches; you should discuss your case with the Director of Music. A Level also requires a performing ability of around AB grade 7 by the U6, and Music Theory grade 5 is recommended. A-Level music is good fun and very varied but you need to have an open mind and like classical music, as it features much more than in GCSE.
Two or three compositions (coursework over the two years), a recital performed to a visiting examiner in the spring of U6, and a listening paper in summer U6 (2hr 15min) on three areas of study: The Symphony 1750-1900, Jazz 1920-1950, and Music into the 20th century (1895-1935).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,970 - £38,634 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £17,622 - £19,449 |
| Address | Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH |
Over the two-year course, we study three of the most exciting periods of music in history: The development of the Symphony 1750-1900 (containing perhaps the greatest pieces of all, by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven), Into the 20th Century (a turbulent and revolutionary period where modern music was born, thanks to Debussy and Stravinsky), and Jazz 1920-1950 (where rock and pop all began). We also learn to compose our music (two pieces) and we prepare a solo recital performance.
Most A Level students will have passed GCSE Music with a 6 or above, but there are other possible approaches; you should discuss your case with the Director of Music. A Level also requires a performing ability of around AB grade 7 by the U6, and Music Theory grade 5 is recommended. A-Level music is good fun and very varied but you need to have an open mind and like classical music, as it features much more than in GCSE.
Two or three compositions (coursework over the two years), a recital performed to a visiting examiner in the spring of U6, and a listening paper in summer U6 (2hr 15min) on three areas of study: The Symphony 1750-1900, Jazz 1920-1950, and Music into the 20th century (1895-1935).