A level Music is challenging and rewarding course. The students who choose it are committed to their musical studies and our able to take advantage of our links to professional groups such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Chamber Orchestra and the Ebor Singers. Although you will be able to perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres you must have an interest in classical music. The aim of this course is to develop your abilities as an intelligent musician.
6 GCSEs at grade 6, including grade 6 in English Language and Maths. Grade 9-6 or equivalent in GCSE Music; Performing needs to be a grade 5 standard or equivalent at start of the course and fluent in reading and staff notation.
AS Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be to a set brief. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & writing exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Bach to the Beatles and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music. A2 Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be focussed on compositional techniques which you will be taught throughout the year. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & written exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Vaughan Williams to Punjabi MC and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 125 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4FT |
A level Music is challenging and rewarding course. The students who choose it are committed to their musical studies and our able to take advantage of our links to professional groups such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Chamber Orchestra and the Ebor Singers. Although you will be able to perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres you must have an interest in classical music. The aim of this course is to develop your abilities as an intelligent musician.
6 GCSEs at grade 6, including grade 6 in English Language and Maths. Grade 9-6 or equivalent in GCSE Music; Performing needs to be a grade 5 standard or equivalent at start of the course and fluent in reading and staff notation.
AS Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be to a set brief. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & writing exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Bach to the Beatles and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music. A2 Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be focussed on compositional techniques which you will be taught throughout the year. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & written exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Vaughan Williams to Punjabi MC and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music.