Music in the IB is a non-examined subject, meaning that all assessed work takes the form of three (SL) or four (HL) portfolios. It is an ideal scenario for a school like Wellington for several reasons: It makes the link between curricular and non-curricular music It enables students’ interests to be at the centre of the curriculum It enables the timely completion of the course to allow preparation for examinations in other subjects Music is a Group 6 subject, but for music award holders it can sometimes be part of an unusual subject combination to allow more flexibility. This can be advantageous – particularly, for example, for Medics who can take SL Music and potentially finish the course early. The course takes a bold look at preparing musicians for the future and intends to be inclusive, holistic in its development of the musical mind, and relevant to the 21st century learner by taking students’ personal musical identity as the starting point.
An emphasis is made on independent research, critical thinking and acquisition of knowledge. Pupils taking this course will be avid listeners and for whom music is a passion as well as an academic course. Pupils should be prepared to analyse any piece of music and discuss its musical features. For the practical areas of the course pupils should be able to play an instrument to Grade 5/6 level and would look to attain Grade 7/8 standard by the Upper 6th form. Pupils should be able to read music and must have attained a 7 grade or higher in GCSE Music.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
Music in the IB is a non-examined subject, meaning that all assessed work takes the form of three (SL) or four (HL) portfolios. It is an ideal scenario for a school like Wellington for several reasons: It makes the link between curricular and non-curricular music It enables students’ interests to be at the centre of the curriculum It enables the timely completion of the course to allow preparation for examinations in other subjects Music is a Group 6 subject, but for music award holders it can sometimes be part of an unusual subject combination to allow more flexibility. This can be advantageous – particularly, for example, for Medics who can take SL Music and potentially finish the course early. The course takes a bold look at preparing musicians for the future and intends to be inclusive, holistic in its development of the musical mind, and relevant to the 21st century learner by taking students’ personal musical identity as the starting point.
An emphasis is made on independent research, critical thinking and acquisition of knowledge. Pupils taking this course will be avid listeners and for whom music is a passion as well as an academic course. Pupils should be prepared to analyse any piece of music and discuss its musical features. For the practical areas of the course pupils should be able to play an instrument to Grade 5/6 level and would look to attain Grade 7/8 standard by the Upper 6th form. Pupils should be able to read music and must have attained a 7 grade or higher in GCSE Music.