Music AS/A level is designed for those students who have a passion for Music, both listening, composing and performing. Students will need to be confident performers and have achieved a minimum of Grade 3 ABRSM or equivalent standard. Performing is an essential part of any musicianship and students will be expected to perform on a variety of platforms culminating in a final performance to a visiting examiner. To access the highest grades at AS/A level students will need to be able to perform to a Grade 5 standard. Composing is of equal weighting to the performing component - it is worth noting that some of the greatest composers were also fine performers! Students will be expected to compose two compositions, one linked to Music form the Western Classical tradition and a second composition of their own free choice. Various composition workshops will be offered and students will be expected to listen to a wide of music to help inform their own composition work. The third component of AS Music is Appraising. Area of study one will explore a compulsory unit on Music from the Western Classical tradition focussing on The Development of the Symphony 1750-1830. A second area of study will be chosen form the following, dependent of students interest and areas of expertise.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
Music AS/A level is designed for those students who have a passion for Music, both listening, composing and performing. Students will need to be confident performers and have achieved a minimum of Grade 3 ABRSM or equivalent standard. Performing is an essential part of any musicianship and students will be expected to perform on a variety of platforms culminating in a final performance to a visiting examiner. To access the highest grades at AS/A level students will need to be able to perform to a Grade 5 standard. Composing is of equal weighting to the performing component - it is worth noting that some of the greatest composers were also fine performers! Students will be expected to compose two compositions, one linked to Music form the Western Classical tradition and a second composition of their own free choice. Various composition workshops will be offered and students will be expected to listen to a wide of music to help inform their own composition work. The third component of AS Music is Appraising. Area of study one will explore a compulsory unit on Music from the Western Classical tradition focussing on The Development of the Symphony 1750-1830. A second area of study will be chosen form the following, dependent of students interest and areas of expertise.