Who is this course for? A Level Music students explore how music affects culture, develop their analytical and evaluative skills in musical listening, and investigate the purposes of music through listening, composing and performing. Students interested in taking A Level Music must be proficient in at least one instrument at grade five or higher. Students also need a significant amount of theoretical musical knowledge and must be of at least a grade five standard. What is the course about? This course gives students opportunities to gain a deep and broad understanding of a wide range of musical genres, styles and artists. We particularly focus on the study of popular music, music for theatre and Western Classical music. This course is also designed to develop students’ practical musicianship through performing and composing. Students will learn advanced performance and compositional techniques which will stretch their creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and dedication in an engaging and vibrant way. What can the course lead to? Music has obvious directions in which to go, such as performing, composing or teaching. However as a subject it educates a student in such a rounded manner that many of the skills learned can be transferred to any sort of career. Creative thinking is essential in our modern world and as jobs develop that we haven't even thought of yet, skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork, analysis, communication and others that are developed through Music A Level, will become increasingly important.
GCSE Level 6+ in Music and minimum of Grade 5 standard of instrumental playing. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Performing: Content overview: Approaches to performing Assessment overview: A performance of one or more pieces totalling 10-15 minutes. Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music using music technology. The total performance time across all pieces must be a minimum of 10 minutes. Composition -Total of two compositions, one to a brief set by AQA and one either free composition or also to a brief. One composition must be a free composition in any style or genre, carrying 25 marks for this component. -One composition must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique, carrying 25 marks for this component. -Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 4 and a half minutes. Listening and Appraising -Knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. -Application of knowledge through the context of three areas of study, each with specific set works or set study artists. -Western Classical Music Pop Music Music for Theatre -Application of knowledge to unfamiliar works applying to the areas of study above
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | 532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
Who is this course for? A Level Music students explore how music affects culture, develop their analytical and evaluative skills in musical listening, and investigate the purposes of music through listening, composing and performing. Students interested in taking A Level Music must be proficient in at least one instrument at grade five or higher. Students also need a significant amount of theoretical musical knowledge and must be of at least a grade five standard. What is the course about? This course gives students opportunities to gain a deep and broad understanding of a wide range of musical genres, styles and artists. We particularly focus on the study of popular music, music for theatre and Western Classical music. This course is also designed to develop students’ practical musicianship through performing and composing. Students will learn advanced performance and compositional techniques which will stretch their creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and dedication in an engaging and vibrant way. What can the course lead to? Music has obvious directions in which to go, such as performing, composing or teaching. However as a subject it educates a student in such a rounded manner that many of the skills learned can be transferred to any sort of career. Creative thinking is essential in our modern world and as jobs develop that we haven't even thought of yet, skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork, analysis, communication and others that are developed through Music A Level, will become increasingly important.
GCSE Level 6+ in Music and minimum of Grade 5 standard of instrumental playing. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Performing: Content overview: Approaches to performing Assessment overview: A performance of one or more pieces totalling 10-15 minutes. Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music using music technology. The total performance time across all pieces must be a minimum of 10 minutes. Composition -Total of two compositions, one to a brief set by AQA and one either free composition or also to a brief. One composition must be a free composition in any style or genre, carrying 25 marks for this component. -One composition must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique, carrying 25 marks for this component. -Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 4 and a half minutes. Listening and Appraising -Knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. -Application of knowledge through the context of three areas of study, each with specific set works or set study artists. -Western Classical Music Pop Music Music for Theatre -Application of knowledge to unfamiliar works applying to the areas of study above
