In A Level Music you will further your understanding of musical styles and develop your skills in Composition and Performance. You will study a range of musical genres across time, analysing how the music is constructed and exploring its context and relationships to the world around it. You will gain more experience of practical music making, including composition and both solo and group performance. You will also have the opportunity to study a wide range of music including The Western Classical tradition, Musical Theatre and music of the Twentieth Century. Students studying A Level Music in Year 12 are taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level Music students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Music and be grade 5 level on your instrument or voice. If you have not taken GCSE Music but are interested in pursuing A Level Music we would consider students who have passed or are working towards Grade 5 Theory All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
Unit 1: Performing music Perform either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble for a mini-recital lasting 6-8 minutes (Option B) or 10-12 minutes (Option A). Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. 35% or 25% of the A Level course, depending on whether you choose Option A or B. Unit 2: Composing Compose 2 pieces of music lasting in total 4-6 (Option A) or 8-10 minutes (Option B) Externally assessed. 25% or 35% of the A Level course, depending on whether you choose Option A or B. Unit 3: Musical Appraising This unit explores a range of musical styles and traditions. Students will develop skills in musical analysis through three key areas of study: “The Western Classical tradition”, “Musical Theatre” and “Into the Twentieth Century”. The unit is assessed by a 2 hour 15 minute written paper. Externally assessed. 40% of the A Level course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
In A Level Music you will further your understanding of musical styles and develop your skills in Composition and Performance. You will study a range of musical genres across time, analysing how the music is constructed and exploring its context and relationships to the world around it. You will gain more experience of practical music making, including composition and both solo and group performance. You will also have the opportunity to study a wide range of music including The Western Classical tradition, Musical Theatre and music of the Twentieth Century. Students studying A Level Music in Year 12 are taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 A Level Music students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Music and be grade 5 level on your instrument or voice. If you have not taken GCSE Music but are interested in pursuing A Level Music we would consider students who have passed or are working towards Grade 5 Theory All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
Unit 1: Performing music Perform either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble for a mini-recital lasting 6-8 minutes (Option B) or 10-12 minutes (Option A). Externally assessed by a visiting examiner. 35% or 25% of the A Level course, depending on whether you choose Option A or B. Unit 2: Composing Compose 2 pieces of music lasting in total 4-6 (Option A) or 8-10 minutes (Option B) Externally assessed. 25% or 35% of the A Level course, depending on whether you choose Option A or B. Unit 3: Musical Appraising This unit explores a range of musical styles and traditions. Students will develop skills in musical analysis through three key areas of study: “The Western Classical tradition”, “Musical Theatre” and “Into the Twentieth Century”. The unit is assessed by a 2 hour 15 minute written paper. Externally assessed. 40% of the A Level course.
