Music A level
Course summary
A Level Music is a perfect subject for musicians who want to extend and develop their understanding of how music works through performing, composing and appraising. It compliments other science and humanities subjects and has the potential to provide a wider range of options for a variety of university and career paths. The A Level Music course is designed to broaden your musicianship and your appreciation of music.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
BTEC / GCSE qualifications | 5 btec / gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Music | Grade 5 in Music | — |
As published by the school
5+ in GCSE Music Pass in ABRSM Grade V Theory or equivalent
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Assessment
Performance Composition Appraising One written paper of 90 minutes (80 marks). Section A is areas of study and dictation. There are three questions related to the set works. An audio and a skeleton score are provided. There is also one short melody/rhythm completion exercise. Section B is the extended response with two essay questions.
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