The A Level Music course enables learners to develop as effective, independent and critical thinkers in addition to making links between the integrated activities of performing, composing and appraising. Learners value the knowledge and understanding gained in this course to communicate effectively as musicians. It is an academic subject that compliments other A Levels and is highly regarded by universities. The course offers learners the opportunity to pursue their own musical interests. Learners develop skills in the three distinct disciplines of performing, composing and appraising, whilst having flexibility to specialise in either performing or composing. Learners may choose to apportion 10% of their assessment to either performing or composing as an in-depth study. A Level Music at St Gregory’s is designed to offer contrast and breadth as well as depth of study, where learners engage in both classical and popular music. All learners will study the development of the symphony in the analysis of landmark orchestral repertoire, which is important in developing knowledge and understanding of musical elements and language in context. Learners will use the musical language of this period to compose one piece of music to a brief. Learners will also study music from Musical Theatre and Jazz and the early twentieth century.