The A level in music is designed to give pupils an advanced understanding of music history, music analysis, performance and composition across a wide range of genres and styles. The transferrable skills developed in this course are highly relevant to a career in the creative industries, but have also been shown to enhance learning in a diverse range of disciplines such as medicine, law, financial services, marketing, anthropology and sociology. In A level music you will be challenged to integrate practical musical skills with a solid academic understanding. The course for both AS and A2 level is structured around the study of a selection of set works which change each year. These set works will come from a range of genres and allow you to gain a detailed understanding of each style of music through performing, composing and listening. Through the study of these pieces as well as your own instrumental or vocal pieces, you will develop an advanced understanding of music which will enable you to perform and compose at an advanced level.
It is expected that you achieve a grade A at GCSE Music. You must be a confident performer and composer and must have reached a minimum standard of playing on your instrument which is equivalent to Grade 5 ABRSM. It is also extremely beneficial to have completed grade 5 theory before beginning the course. If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
Year 12: One listening paper, including 2 extended essays and numerous short answer questions. One 5 minute performance recording, minimum standard ABRSM Grade 5. One advanced composition based on a given stimulus Year 13: One listening paper, including 2 extended essays and numerous short answer questions. One 15-minute recital, minimum standard ABRSM Grade 7. One extended, advanced composition within a chosen style.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT |
The A level in music is designed to give pupils an advanced understanding of music history, music analysis, performance and composition across a wide range of genres and styles. The transferrable skills developed in this course are highly relevant to a career in the creative industries, but have also been shown to enhance learning in a diverse range of disciplines such as medicine, law, financial services, marketing, anthropology and sociology. In A level music you will be challenged to integrate practical musical skills with a solid academic understanding. The course for both AS and A2 level is structured around the study of a selection of set works which change each year. These set works will come from a range of genres and allow you to gain a detailed understanding of each style of music through performing, composing and listening. Through the study of these pieces as well as your own instrumental or vocal pieces, you will develop an advanced understanding of music which will enable you to perform and compose at an advanced level.
It is expected that you achieve a grade A at GCSE Music. You must be a confident performer and composer and must have reached a minimum standard of playing on your instrument which is equivalent to Grade 5 ABRSM. It is also extremely beneficial to have completed grade 5 theory before beginning the course. If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
Year 12: One listening paper, including 2 extended essays and numerous short answer questions. One 5 minute performance recording, minimum standard ABRSM Grade 5. One advanced composition based on a given stimulus Year 13: One listening paper, including 2 extended essays and numerous short answer questions. One 15-minute recital, minimum standard ABRSM Grade 7. One extended, advanced composition within a chosen style.