Units: 1. Performing: you will perform as a soloist, a member of an ensemble or as an accompanist and prepare a programme of at least three contrasting pieces with a total duration of 10 -15 minutes. 2. Composition: you will develop your composition skills leading to the creation of two compositions which need to have a combined duration of at least four minutes and thirty seconds. 3. Listening and Appraising: you will take a listening exam during the summer term of Year 13 (May or June). Preparation for this examination involves studying set works from a combination of Classical and Jazz repertoires. The first two sections of the examination will assess the student’s ability to answer questions about the music they listen to during the examination, including the set works. The third and final section is essay-based in which students are required to write two essays based on the two areas of study that they have learned about. Two areas of study are chosen by pupils from a choice of the following four: • Developments in instrumental jazz, 1910 to the present day • Religious music of the Baroque period • Programme music, 1820 - 1910 • Innovations in music, 1900 to the present day
If you wish to take Music at A Level, it helps, firstly, that you have studied music at GCSE and secondly, that you have practical skills on an instrument/voice to approximately grade 6 level. It is also advantageous to have studied music theory to at least grade 5 level. Students who wish to undertake A-Level Music should be willing to participate in a number of co-curricular activities within the school that will support their studies, such as choir and musical ensembles, and be prepared to do the necessary practice on their instrument/voice to prepare for the performances.
1. Performing: 35% of A Level: The performance is filmed in school and sent off to be assessed by an external examiner. At least three pieces need to be performed with a total duration of 10 – 15 minutes. 2. Composition: 25% of A Level Two compositions. Externally assessed portfolio. 3. Listening and Appraising: 40% of A Level Timed examination paper during the summer term – 2.5 hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,311; Boarding £38,922 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
Units: 1. Performing: you will perform as a soloist, a member of an ensemble or as an accompanist and prepare a programme of at least three contrasting pieces with a total duration of 10 -15 minutes. 2. Composition: you will develop your composition skills leading to the creation of two compositions which need to have a combined duration of at least four minutes and thirty seconds. 3. Listening and Appraising: you will take a listening exam during the summer term of Year 13 (May or June). Preparation for this examination involves studying set works from a combination of Classical and Jazz repertoires. The first two sections of the examination will assess the student’s ability to answer questions about the music they listen to during the examination, including the set works. The third and final section is essay-based in which students are required to write two essays based on the two areas of study that they have learned about. Two areas of study are chosen by pupils from a choice of the following four: • Developments in instrumental jazz, 1910 to the present day • Religious music of the Baroque period • Programme music, 1820 - 1910 • Innovations in music, 1900 to the present day
If you wish to take Music at A Level, it helps, firstly, that you have studied music at GCSE and secondly, that you have practical skills on an instrument/voice to approximately grade 6 level. It is also advantageous to have studied music theory to at least grade 5 level. Students who wish to undertake A-Level Music should be willing to participate in a number of co-curricular activities within the school that will support their studies, such as choir and musical ensembles, and be prepared to do the necessary practice on their instrument/voice to prepare for the performances.
1. Performing: 35% of A Level: The performance is filmed in school and sent off to be assessed by an external examiner. At least three pieces need to be performed with a total duration of 10 – 15 minutes. 2. Composition: 25% of A Level Two compositions. Externally assessed portfolio. 3. Listening and Appraising: 40% of A Level Timed examination paper during the summer term – 2.5 hours.
