Music
Sacred Heart High School
Course summary
The A level in Music is a challenging and rigorous course which is widely respected by all universities, including Oxbridge. It promotes communication, empathy, confidence and selfdiscipline. The qualification is beneficial to anyone considering a career in Music or the Performing Arts, but is also acceptable for entry to university courses such as Law and Medicine. Who is this course suitable for? - Anyone who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music. It is an opportunity for the ambitious musician to utilise their performing skills as part of their A level studies. Edexcel A level Music qualifications have been designed to give all students the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of music whatever their previous experience. The qualifications support and encourage students coming from KS4 to want to progress onto A level Music and beyond. Builds on the knowledge and skills gained at KS4, whilst avoiding unnecessary repetition. Gives equal weighting to performance and composition allowing students to progress in both skills. Encourages technical composition skills to better support the transition into undergraduate music or music-related degree courses. The A level courses have been designed so they can be co-taught. Assumes no private music lessons, ensuring accessibility and progression for all.
Entry Requirements
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GCSE grade 6 or above in Music and grade 5 music theory Students should be aware that performing skills need to be at the standard of Grade 7/8 for Year 13 at the time of assessment.
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Assessment
The three key components of performing, composing and appraising have been retained in this new syllabus. Performing is worth 25-35% at A level. Students have to perform for a minimum of 6-10 minutes (depending on the weighting) at A level. Composing is worth 25-35% at A level. Students must compose at least two or three pieces for A level (depending on the weighting). One must be in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation and the minimum time of 4-8 minutes at A level (depending on the weighting). Appraising is worth 40% and content has been given in terms of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Students must study at least three Areas of Study at A level, one based in Western Classical Music (WCM) composed between 1650 and 1910, and one that is not based in WCM.
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