A level music is a highly academic and well-regarded A level. The music AS and A2 course followed at Pimlico Academy involves performance, composition, listening and analysing music. Students will have the opportunity to perform varied and challenging repertoire from a wide range of musical traditions, to study and analysis music in great depth and to compose music in a variety of different styles. A level music students will also have the opportunity to access subsidised instrumental lessons. Music has a high profile at the Academy and Post 16 students are expected and encouraged to take a lead in the variety of extra-curricular activities such as Orchestra, Choir and Samba.
Students should be working towards or above grade 5 standard on their 1st instrument.
AS Component 1: Performing Music 30% of AS. A performance of a minimum of two pieces of 6-8 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble. Component 2: Composing Music 30% of AS. Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition.Component 3: Appraising 40 % of AS . A 1 hour and 30 minutes written examination. A level Component 1: Performing Music Option A: 35% of A level. A performance of a minimum of three pieces of 10-12 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble.Option B: 25% of A level. A performance of a minimum of two pieces of 6-8 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble.Component 2: Composing Music Option A: 25% of A level. Two compositions, one ofwhich must reflect the musical techniques andconventions associated with the Western ClassicalTradition.Option B: 35% of A level. Three compositions, one ofwhich must reflect the musical techniques andconventions associated with the Western ClassicalTradition.Component 3: Appraising40 % of A level . A 2 hour and 15 minutes written examination.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT |
A level music is a highly academic and well-regarded A level. The music AS and A2 course followed at Pimlico Academy involves performance, composition, listening and analysing music. Students will have the opportunity to perform varied and challenging repertoire from a wide range of musical traditions, to study and analysis music in great depth and to compose music in a variety of different styles. A level music students will also have the opportunity to access subsidised instrumental lessons. Music has a high profile at the Academy and Post 16 students are expected and encouraged to take a lead in the variety of extra-curricular activities such as Orchestra, Choir and Samba.
Students should be working towards or above grade 5 standard on their 1st instrument.
AS Component 1: Performing Music 30% of AS. A performance of a minimum of two pieces of 6-8 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble. Component 2: Composing Music 30% of AS. Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition.Component 3: Appraising 40 % of AS . A 1 hour and 30 minutes written examination. A level Component 1: Performing Music Option A: 35% of A level. A performance of a minimum of three pieces of 10-12 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble.Option B: 25% of A level. A performance of a minimum of two pieces of 6-8 minutes either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble.Component 2: Composing Music Option A: 25% of A level. Two compositions, one ofwhich must reflect the musical techniques andconventions associated with the Western ClassicalTradition.Option B: 35% of A level. Three compositions, one ofwhich must reflect the musical techniques andconventions associated with the Western ClassicalTradition.Component 3: Appraising40 % of A level . A 2 hour and 15 minutes written examination.
