Music A level provides opportunities for students to develop a range of skills, knowledge and understanding in music, embracing creative, interpretative, historical and analytical aspects of the subject. Music is also a context for personal growth through the diversity of serious study in music thereby promoting academic independence and self-discipline, broadening intellectual and emotional responses, stimulating critical discrimination and heightening social and cultural awareness. It is expected that students will be continuing one-to-one music tuition throughout the A-level course and that they will have a knowledge of Music Theory up to Grade 5 standard. Recent students have progressed to study Music at a range of higher education establishments, including conservatories. The course also provides opportunities to develop strengths and interests leading to music-related and other careers.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Music or Grade 5 in an instrument
Performing At the end of the two-year course, candidates will be required to perform an 8-minute recital, which will be recorded. This can include solo, ensemble, improvisation and music technology elements. 30% of A Level. Composing Two compositions (totalling 6 minutes in length) are required for this element of the course. One composition must be from a brief (set by the board) which assesses compositional techniques. The other composition can either be free, or from a brief set by the board. 30% of A Level. Appraising A two-hour paper including listening and essay questions related to set works, which are studied over the two years. They come under the following categories: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. 40% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,592 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,332 - £22,560 |
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
Music A level provides opportunities for students to develop a range of skills, knowledge and understanding in music, embracing creative, interpretative, historical and analytical aspects of the subject. Music is also a context for personal growth through the diversity of serious study in music thereby promoting academic independence and self-discipline, broadening intellectual and emotional responses, stimulating critical discrimination and heightening social and cultural awareness. It is expected that students will be continuing one-to-one music tuition throughout the A-level course and that they will have a knowledge of Music Theory up to Grade 5 standard. Recent students have progressed to study Music at a range of higher education establishments, including conservatories. The course also provides opportunities to develop strengths and interests leading to music-related and other careers.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Music or Grade 5 in an instrument
Performing At the end of the two-year course, candidates will be required to perform an 8-minute recital, which will be recorded. This can include solo, ensemble, improvisation and music technology elements. 30% of A Level. Composing Two compositions (totalling 6 minutes in length) are required for this element of the course. One composition must be from a brief (set by the board) which assesses compositional techniques. The other composition can either be free, or from a brief set by the board. 30% of A Level. Appraising A two-hour paper including listening and essay questions related to set works, which are studied over the two years. They come under the following categories: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. 40% of A Level.