The IB programme in Music is designed to promote greater awareness and understanding of both the power and variety of musical experiences for those who have a general interest, as well as for those intending to continue their study of music further. Candidates are exposed to a broad spectrum of music, ranging from that of Western traditions to that of non-Western regions and cultures. The Music department’s busy programme of concerts in school and of concert trips outside will complement performance and listening opportunities during the course and aim to promote the importance of the living aspect of music in all styles. It is therefore essential that candidates opting for music are prepared to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the activities which the department lay on. These include the school Choral Society and an ensemble appropriate to the candidate’s musical ability. At Higher and Standard Levels the creative, practical aspects of musical experience are balanced with the more theoretical and academic. The syllabus requires candidates to engage in music on a personal, local and global level. This way they may go deeper into music with which they are familiar but are also required to extend their knowledge and engage with areas that are new to them but will have contemporary significance.
CRITERIA FOR ENTRY: Sevenoaks is a strongly academic school and we select students we believe will flourish in an intellectually exciting environment. All candidates are assessed through entrance tests, group discussion tasks and references or reports from the candidate’s current school.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £29,127; Boarding £46,785 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | High Street, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU |
The IB programme in Music is designed to promote greater awareness and understanding of both the power and variety of musical experiences for those who have a general interest, as well as for those intending to continue their study of music further. Candidates are exposed to a broad spectrum of music, ranging from that of Western traditions to that of non-Western regions and cultures. The Music department’s busy programme of concerts in school and of concert trips outside will complement performance and listening opportunities during the course and aim to promote the importance of the living aspect of music in all styles. It is therefore essential that candidates opting for music are prepared to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the activities which the department lay on. These include the school Choral Society and an ensemble appropriate to the candidate’s musical ability. At Higher and Standard Levels the creative, practical aspects of musical experience are balanced with the more theoretical and academic. The syllabus requires candidates to engage in music on a personal, local and global level. This way they may go deeper into music with which they are familiar but are also required to extend their knowledge and engage with areas that are new to them but will have contemporary significance.
CRITERIA FOR ENTRY: Sevenoaks is a strongly academic school and we select students we believe will flourish in an intellectually exciting environment. All candidates are assessed through entrance tests, group discussion tasks and references or reports from the candidate’s current school.