Music is a flexible subject which allows you to shape the course to your strengths. The course allows you to study topics you are interested in in great depth while at the same time expanding your listening and analysis skills with music you may be less familiar with. You may study a symphony by Haydn in one lesson, and some 1970s punk in the next lesson. At A Level, you can specialise in your strongest areas, whether this is performing or composing and you are given the freedom to compose music in your style. For your performance at A Level, you can perform in any style and genre of music. Music is a perfect combination of academic study and practical skills, enabling you to demonstrate strong personal and social skills as well as self-discipline and independent learning. Possible careers in music include performing, composing and arranging, education and music therapy, music administration and management, music production and the wider creative industries. Music graduates have a wide range of career options available to them both inside and outside the industry, including performers, teachers, administrators, songwriters, conductors, composers, recording engineers, managers, promoters, and music publishers. There are also more jobs than ever in music business-related areas, such as careers in digital marketing, social media, PR, technology, label services, ticketing and merchandising. It is also common to find music graduates in consultancy, finance, banking, music therapy, legal jobs and medicine. Studying music is not simply for those who have the potential to become the next great composer or top performer. It offers a rich and robust learning experience and will help you no matter what career you choose to pursue.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. • Grade 7 in GCSE Music • be approximately grade 5 standard on your instrument or voice. • be having regular instrumental or vocal lessons.
Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes (35% of qualification) A minimum of three pieces. Grade 6 Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes (25% of qualification) A minimum of two pieces. Grade 6 Guide to Sixth Form Courses for 2024-2025 Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions 4-6 minutes (25%) One composition is a Western Classical composition and the second is a free composition. This is your chance to develop your style and compose music you are passionate about for any number of instruments or voices. Option B: Total duration of compositions 8-10 minutes (35%) Three compositions, one to be in a Western Classical style, one to reflect another area of study (such as rock, theatre or jazz) and the third is a free composition. Component 3: Appraising Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750- 1900) This is a continuation of the work undertaken in Year 12 and there are two set works in this section: • Symphony No. 104 in D major, ‘London’: Haydn • Symphony No. 4 in A major, ‘Italian’: Mendelssohn A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study B: Rock and Pop • Area of study C: Musical Theatre • Area of study D: Jazz A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century including two set works: • Trio for oboe, bassoon and Piano, movement II: Poulenc • Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages: Debussy This area of study focuses on the distinct musical styles of the early twentieth century, which was a time of change and experimentation in music.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,684 |
| Address | Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JP |
Music is a flexible subject which allows you to shape the course to your strengths. The course allows you to study topics you are interested in in great depth while at the same time expanding your listening and analysis skills with music you may be less familiar with. You may study a symphony by Haydn in one lesson, and some 1970s punk in the next lesson. At A Level, you can specialise in your strongest areas, whether this is performing or composing and you are given the freedom to compose music in your style. For your performance at A Level, you can perform in any style and genre of music. Music is a perfect combination of academic study and practical skills, enabling you to demonstrate strong personal and social skills as well as self-discipline and independent learning. Possible careers in music include performing, composing and arranging, education and music therapy, music administration and management, music production and the wider creative industries. Music graduates have a wide range of career options available to them both inside and outside the industry, including performers, teachers, administrators, songwriters, conductors, composers, recording engineers, managers, promoters, and music publishers. There are also more jobs than ever in music business-related areas, such as careers in digital marketing, social media, PR, technology, label services, ticketing and merchandising. It is also common to find music graduates in consultancy, finance, banking, music therapy, legal jobs and medicine. Studying music is not simply for those who have the potential to become the next great composer or top performer. It offers a rich and robust learning experience and will help you no matter what career you choose to pursue.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. • Grade 7 in GCSE Music • be approximately grade 5 standard on your instrument or voice. • be having regular instrumental or vocal lessons.
Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes (35% of qualification) A minimum of three pieces. Grade 6 Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes (25% of qualification) A minimum of two pieces. Grade 6 Guide to Sixth Form Courses for 2024-2025 Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions 4-6 minutes (25%) One composition is a Western Classical composition and the second is a free composition. This is your chance to develop your style and compose music you are passionate about for any number of instruments or voices. Option B: Total duration of compositions 8-10 minutes (35%) Three compositions, one to be in a Western Classical style, one to reflect another area of study (such as rock, theatre or jazz) and the third is a free composition. Component 3: Appraising Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750- 1900) This is a continuation of the work undertaken in Year 12 and there are two set works in this section: • Symphony No. 104 in D major, ‘London’: Haydn • Symphony No. 4 in A major, ‘Italian’: Mendelssohn A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study B: Rock and Pop • Area of study C: Musical Theatre • Area of study D: Jazz A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century including two set works: • Trio for oboe, bassoon and Piano, movement II: Poulenc • Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages: Debussy This area of study focuses on the distinct musical styles of the early twentieth century, which was a time of change and experimentation in music.