The syllabus offers the flexibility for every candidate to work to their strengths. All units emphasise the practical application of theory and general musicianship. The course content includes music from the 18th Century, focusing on the development of the symphony, through to the 21st Century and the music of Poulenc and Debussy, as well as jazz and pop. Music at Bootham has an excellent reputation for providing both academic challenges and an extremely wide range of performance opportunities for all. In addition to three academic staff, there are twenty visiting music specialists, ensuring that each individual’s interests and talents can be developed to the full. A Level Music students achieve consistently high grades. Bootham regularly sends its students to the top universities and music conservatoires. In terms of facilities, the department is housed in a purpose-built Performing Arts Centre which opened in 2014.
Students wishing to undertake Music A Level courses will usually have studied it successfully at GCSE and be a performer of at least grade 6 ABRSM standard, but anybody with grade 7 or equivalent performance skills, or with experience in composing, could be considered. Please discuss your circumstances with the Director of Music.
Candidates can choose either OPTION A or OPTION B: OPTION A COMPONENT 1: PERFORMING Externally assessed by visiting examiner (35%) COMPONENT 2: COMPOSING Externally assessed (25%) OPTION B COMPONENT 1: PERFORMING Externally assessed by visiting examiner (25%) COMPONENT 2: COMPOSING Externally assessed (35%) Compulsory Unit: COMPONENT 3: APPRAISING Written/Listening examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (40%)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,900 - £34,620 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,240 - £20,430 |
| Address | 51 Bootham, York, YO30 7BU |
The syllabus offers the flexibility for every candidate to work to their strengths. All units emphasise the practical application of theory and general musicianship. The course content includes music from the 18th Century, focusing on the development of the symphony, through to the 21st Century and the music of Poulenc and Debussy, as well as jazz and pop. Music at Bootham has an excellent reputation for providing both academic challenges and an extremely wide range of performance opportunities for all. In addition to three academic staff, there are twenty visiting music specialists, ensuring that each individual’s interests and talents can be developed to the full. A Level Music students achieve consistently high grades. Bootham regularly sends its students to the top universities and music conservatoires. In terms of facilities, the department is housed in a purpose-built Performing Arts Centre which opened in 2014.
Students wishing to undertake Music A Level courses will usually have studied it successfully at GCSE and be a performer of at least grade 6 ABRSM standard, but anybody with grade 7 or equivalent performance skills, or with experience in composing, could be considered. Please discuss your circumstances with the Director of Music.
Candidates can choose either OPTION A or OPTION B: OPTION A COMPONENT 1: PERFORMING Externally assessed by visiting examiner (35%) COMPONENT 2: COMPOSING Externally assessed (25%) OPTION B COMPONENT 1: PERFORMING Externally assessed by visiting examiner (25%) COMPONENT 2: COMPOSING Externally assessed (35%) Compulsory Unit: COMPONENT 3: APPRAISING Written/Listening examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (40%)