The Music department’s aims are to develop confident, polished and above all, independent musicians capable of interacting with almost any style of music. We strive to engage all KES pupils with relevant, fun and inspiring music from any style that highlights the subject’s importance within the cultural ethos of both the School and the wider world. This is aided significantly by our professional partnerships with Bath Philharmonia (Instrumental) and Bath Abbey (Vocal). Emphasis is placed on practical music making at all levels and singing and playing a range of classroom pitched and un-pitched instruments are key ingredients to music lessons at KES. Activities such as whole class string instrument tuition, class band, Steel Pans, African Drumming, Samba music all help develop a deep passion and intellectual curiosity, as well as the ability to relate to our multi-cultural surroundings. The Music department has benefited from some first-rate investment over the past few years, both in classroom instruments and in the latest Apple MAC computes with Sibelius Ultimate and Logic Pro X software. Our GCSE and A Level musicians are predominantly awarded 7-9 / A and A* grades for their inspired performance, compositional and analytical skills. Recent KES GCSE and A Level compositions have been performed to public audiences by our own instrumental and vocal musicians to great acclaim. Beyond the classroom we have a huge range of instrumental music lessons supported by over 20 specialist music teachers and a wide range of instrumental ensembles and choral groups. GCSE This academic and creative course is highly regarded by both employers and top universities alike. The presentation skills, analysis, logical reasoning, creativity, rigour and discipline required of musicians are key skills in the work place. This diverse and, above all, enjoyable course allows pupils to further develop their creative skills through the practical exploration and academic study of the main elements of composing, performing, listening and appraising. Pupils develop an increased sense of confidence and understanding of their own musicality through challenging aural analysis of well-known pieces. A LEVEL This highly fulfilling course provides the essential stepping stone for many of our able musicians to continue onto their chosen journeys into top universities and jobs. It is true that you can still study Medicine with a Music A Level, and you don’t need to be considering life as a performer to be able to utilise the skills learnt in the course and access the £94 billion UK creative arts industry! Creativity, discipline, organisation, aural awareness, presentation skills, critical analysis, essay writing skills and logical reasoning are all key elements that are tested in the EDUQAS Music A Level course. Composition and the application of traditional harmony is led by our very own and widely recognised composer in residence, Mr Mark Boden, and over the past few years, pupils have had their compositions realised by KES ensembles in public concerts in exciting venues in Bath!
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
Creativity, discipline, organisation, aural awareness, presentation skills, critical analysis, essay writing skills and logical reasoning are all key elements that are tested in the EDUQAS Music A Level course.
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 | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,950 - £17,250 |
| Address | North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU |
The Music department’s aims are to develop confident, polished and above all, independent musicians capable of interacting with almost any style of music. We strive to engage all KES pupils with relevant, fun and inspiring music from any style that highlights the subject’s importance within the cultural ethos of both the School and the wider world. This is aided significantly by our professional partnerships with Bath Philharmonia (Instrumental) and Bath Abbey (Vocal). Emphasis is placed on practical music making at all levels and singing and playing a range of classroom pitched and un-pitched instruments are key ingredients to music lessons at KES. Activities such as whole class string instrument tuition, class band, Steel Pans, African Drumming, Samba music all help develop a deep passion and intellectual curiosity, as well as the ability to relate to our multi-cultural surroundings. The Music department has benefited from some first-rate investment over the past few years, both in classroom instruments and in the latest Apple MAC computes with Sibelius Ultimate and Logic Pro X software. Our GCSE and A Level musicians are predominantly awarded 7-9 / A and A* grades for their inspired performance, compositional and analytical skills. Recent KES GCSE and A Level compositions have been performed to public audiences by our own instrumental and vocal musicians to great acclaim. Beyond the classroom we have a huge range of instrumental music lessons supported by over 20 specialist music teachers and a wide range of instrumental ensembles and choral groups. GCSE This academic and creative course is highly regarded by both employers and top universities alike. The presentation skills, analysis, logical reasoning, creativity, rigour and discipline required of musicians are key skills in the work place. This diverse and, above all, enjoyable course allows pupils to further develop their creative skills through the practical exploration and academic study of the main elements of composing, performing, listening and appraising. Pupils develop an increased sense of confidence and understanding of their own musicality through challenging aural analysis of well-known pieces. A LEVEL This highly fulfilling course provides the essential stepping stone for many of our able musicians to continue onto their chosen journeys into top universities and jobs. It is true that you can still study Medicine with a Music A Level, and you don’t need to be considering life as a performer to be able to utilise the skills learnt in the course and access the £94 billion UK creative arts industry! Creativity, discipline, organisation, aural awareness, presentation skills, critical analysis, essay writing skills and logical reasoning are all key elements that are tested in the EDUQAS Music A Level course. Composition and the application of traditional harmony is led by our very own and widely recognised composer in residence, Mr Mark Boden, and over the past few years, pupils have had their compositions realised by KES ensembles in public concerts in exciting venues in Bath!
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
Creativity, discipline, organisation, aural awareness, presentation skills, critical analysis, essay writing skills and logical reasoning are all key elements that are tested in the EDUQAS Music A Level course.