Music

Course summary

Music may be combined with Arts and Sciences and many universities offer combined degree courses. A number of colleges are now offering degree courses in Performing Arts where Music may be studied along with Movement and Drama, Art and Literature. Intending performers would usually apply to music colleges, through the CUKAS system. Music is welcomed by universities and colleges in particular even if the subject is not to be continued beyond that level. Aldridge School has a long tradition of sending young musicians to further education and has had students at all major conservatoires in the UK and major universities including Oxford and Cambridge It can also lead to a life- long cultural interest in the arts generally. Music brings people together and strengthens the local community. A level Music combines well with a wide range of A level subjects. It is highly regarded as an academic A level but it is practical and enjoyable.