Why should I study A Level Music? Do you play a musical instrument to ABRSM Grade 5 standard or above? Do you enjoy performing and composing music? Do you enjoy learning about how music has developed over time? Do you enjoy discovering and learning about new styles of music? If the answer is “yes” then Music would be an excellent choice for you. Music shows universities and potential employers that you are a creative individual, as well as showing that you have the determination and perseverance needed to learn to play a musical instrument. The course develops students’ musical skills, knowledge and understanding, and fosters a lifelong appreciation of music. Students perform, compose and analyse music as part of the course, developing knowledge of known music and exploring new and unfamiliar styles. Course Overview There are three areas to the A Level course. Performing, Composing and Listening. The WJEC Eduqas specification is designed to allow learners to pursue their own musical interests. Learners develop skills in the three distinct but related 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. Learners will engage with both classical and popular music. Performing Two or Three pieces (depending on the apportion) as a soloist to a minimum standard of ABRSM Grade 5+. Composition Three or Two compositions (depending on the apportion), One will use the musical language of the classical period to compose one piece of music to a brief. The others are of a free choice. Listening and Appraising All learners will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire. Learners will also choose one area of study from Pop and Rock, (Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk and Folk) Musical Theatre (Richard Rodgers, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Schwartz.) or Jazz (Ragtime, Dixieland, Early jazz, Big band, Be-bop and Cool jazz.) and one further area of study exploring the musical language and styles from either the early twentieth century (Poulenc and Debussy) or the late twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries (Adès and Beamish). What can I do afterwards? A Level Music Students can go on to degrees in Music, Musical Studies, Performance Studies, Music Education and Music Technology and careers in Teaching, Composing, Performing, Music Management and Business, Recording Engineering, Music Therapy, Music Events Management, Composing for the Media, Music Copywriting and the Recording Industry. In fact, there are very few employment opportunities that can’t be connected with Music!
Course Entry Requirements ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 4 minimum on ONE instrument (or voice) is essential. ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 3 Theory would be desirable. GCSE Grade 5 minimum. We reserve the right to interview and audition students prior to starting the course especially if you do not quite meet the above requirements above but have strong knowledge and skills of a similar standard.
Assessment Format The Performing element (worth 25% or 35% of the A Level) and the Composing element (worth 35% or 25% of the A Level) are coursework, which is submitted in April of Year 13. The Listening element is a written, listening examination (2hrs 15mins) worth 40% of the A Level.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
Why should I study A Level Music? Do you play a musical instrument to ABRSM Grade 5 standard or above? Do you enjoy performing and composing music? Do you enjoy learning about how music has developed over time? Do you enjoy discovering and learning about new styles of music? If the answer is “yes” then Music would be an excellent choice for you. Music shows universities and potential employers that you are a creative individual, as well as showing that you have the determination and perseverance needed to learn to play a musical instrument. The course develops students’ musical skills, knowledge and understanding, and fosters a lifelong appreciation of music. Students perform, compose and analyse music as part of the course, developing knowledge of known music and exploring new and unfamiliar styles. Course Overview There are three areas to the A Level course. Performing, Composing and Listening. The WJEC Eduqas specification is designed to allow learners to pursue their own musical interests. Learners develop skills in the three distinct but related 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. Learners will engage with both classical and popular music. Performing Two or Three pieces (depending on the apportion) as a soloist to a minimum standard of ABRSM Grade 5+. Composition Three or Two compositions (depending on the apportion), One will use the musical language of the classical period to compose one piece of music to a brief. The others are of a free choice. Listening and Appraising All learners will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire. Learners will also choose one area of study from Pop and Rock, (Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk and Folk) Musical Theatre (Richard Rodgers, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Schwartz.) or Jazz (Ragtime, Dixieland, Early jazz, Big band, Be-bop and Cool jazz.) and one further area of study exploring the musical language and styles from either the early twentieth century (Poulenc and Debussy) or the late twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries (Adès and Beamish). What can I do afterwards? A Level Music Students can go on to degrees in Music, Musical Studies, Performance Studies, Music Education and Music Technology and careers in Teaching, Composing, Performing, Music Management and Business, Recording Engineering, Music Therapy, Music Events Management, Composing for the Media, Music Copywriting and the Recording Industry. In fact, there are very few employment opportunities that can’t be connected with Music!
Course Entry Requirements ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 4 minimum on ONE instrument (or voice) is essential. ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 3 Theory would be desirable. GCSE Grade 5 minimum. We reserve the right to interview and audition students prior to starting the course especially if you do not quite meet the above requirements above but have strong knowledge and skills of a similar standard.
Assessment Format The Performing element (worth 25% or 35% of the A Level) and the Composing element (worth 35% or 25% of the A Level) are coursework, which is submitted in April of Year 13. The Listening element is a written, listening examination (2hrs 15mins) worth 40% of the A Level.
