Music is a performing art and the IB course encourages performance and composition at both Higher and Standard Level. In fact, 50% of the final mark at both HL and SL is for performance and/or composition. The course is designed for the music student with a background in performance or composition and is an ideal stepping stone to music at university and conservatoire level. Alongside the practical element, all the courses include a common section on musical perception and analysis
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. Grade 6 (or equivalent) at GCSE or prior study of a musical instrument
Examination: 30% Externally Marked Musical Investigation: 20% Internal Assessment: 50%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,610 - £44,910 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,670 |
| Address | Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
Music is a performing art and the IB course encourages performance and composition at both Higher and Standard Level. In fact, 50% of the final mark at both HL and SL is for performance and/or composition. The course is designed for the music student with a background in performance or composition and is an ideal stepping stone to music at university and conservatoire level. Alongside the practical element, all the courses include a common section on musical perception and analysis
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. Grade 6 (or equivalent) at GCSE or prior study of a musical instrument
Examination: 30% Externally Marked Musical Investigation: 20% Internal Assessment: 50%