Music offers a broad academic education at A Level and a valuable qualification leading to a variety of courses and careers. As well as accepting offers to read Music at university or Music College, our former Music students have gone on to study Medicine, Languages, Sciences, Maths and English, at many prestigious institutions. The Listening and Appraising component is made up of three topics: Development of the Symphony from 1750 – 1899, Into the 20th Century (including Impressionism, Neo-Classicism and Expressionism) and Jazz (Hot, Swing, BeBop and Cool). In each of these areas we explore the origins of style, thus covering 250 years of music. We examine music in the light of social and historical developments, as well as discovering how music changes style so dramatically over this time. These topics will be linked to a programme of aural development. In Composition, you will develop your own compositional style for the free composition, and undertake a series of technical exercises in Baroque, Classical and Romantic styles ready for the Brief Composition in Year 13. If you wish to specialise in composition, you will compose a third piece in a different style. In preparation for your final recital in Year 13, you will perform every half term, to the class or in public. If you wish to specialise in Performance, you will prepare a recital of 10-12 minutes; if Composition is your speciality, you prepare a recital of 8-10 minutes on your chosen instrument(s). Highlights Perform in Pate’s super-curricular music groups/orchestras. A wide range of peripatetic teachers and opportunities to perform. Trips to Northern France, Belgium, national and local venues.
GCSE Music Grade 7+ and Practical ability of Grade 6 instrument or voice, as well as sound notational skills and a thorough working knowledge of Grade 5 Theory. You should have inquisitive mind and the ability to pursue individual research. An interest in music of all periods and genres is essential.
Assessment at the end of Year 13 is by one written examination, one recital and a combination of compositions Performing - Option A - 35%/ Option B - 25% Composing - Option A - 25%/ Option B - 35% Appraising - Option A - 40%/ Option B - 40%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG |
Music offers a broad academic education at A Level and a valuable qualification leading to a variety of courses and careers. As well as accepting offers to read Music at university or Music College, our former Music students have gone on to study Medicine, Languages, Sciences, Maths and English, at many prestigious institutions. The Listening and Appraising component is made up of three topics: Development of the Symphony from 1750 – 1899, Into the 20th Century (including Impressionism, Neo-Classicism and Expressionism) and Jazz (Hot, Swing, BeBop and Cool). In each of these areas we explore the origins of style, thus covering 250 years of music. We examine music in the light of social and historical developments, as well as discovering how music changes style so dramatically over this time. These topics will be linked to a programme of aural development. In Composition, you will develop your own compositional style for the free composition, and undertake a series of technical exercises in Baroque, Classical and Romantic styles ready for the Brief Composition in Year 13. If you wish to specialise in composition, you will compose a third piece in a different style. In preparation for your final recital in Year 13, you will perform every half term, to the class or in public. If you wish to specialise in Performance, you will prepare a recital of 10-12 minutes; if Composition is your speciality, you prepare a recital of 8-10 minutes on your chosen instrument(s). Highlights Perform in Pate’s super-curricular music groups/orchestras. A wide range of peripatetic teachers and opportunities to perform. Trips to Northern France, Belgium, national and local venues.
GCSE Music Grade 7+ and Practical ability of Grade 6 instrument or voice, as well as sound notational skills and a thorough working knowledge of Grade 5 Theory. You should have inquisitive mind and the ability to pursue individual research. An interest in music of all periods and genres is essential.
Assessment at the end of Year 13 is by one written examination, one recital and a combination of compositions Performing - Option A - 35%/ Option B - 25% Composing - Option A - 25%/ Option B - 35% Appraising - Option A - 40%/ Option B - 40%