Music

Course summary

The WJEC Eduqas A-Level in Music offers a broad and coherent course which encourages learners to engage actively in the process of music study to a higher level. It provides a natural next step from the syllabus studied for GCSE as it builds upon the three key components of performing, composing and extending knowledge and understanding of music through history and the different genres of music. Students will develop performing skills to demonstrate an understanding of musical elements, style, and sense of continuity, interpretation and expression. Their skills in composing original music will develop to demonstrate the manipulation of musical ideas and the use of musical devices and conventions. They will appraise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music, and develop understanding of musical contexts and a coherent awareness of musical chronology. A-Level music students personally develop and mature as effective, independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds. They reflect critically and make informed personal judgements on their own and others’ music. They engage with, and extend appreciation of, the diverse heritage of music in order to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development. Progression Opportunities: Many Music, Drama, Art and Dance students go on to study a wide range of degrees at university level. The highest number of job opportunities remain within the creative industries. But the study of an arts subject at A-Level also speaks volumes about the person as an individual. It takes immense skill, discipline and commitment to succeed in A-Level Music. The personal skills and attributes that students develop over the two years of A-Level music study enable them to be set apart from others and they are admired and respected across a range of sectors and industries for their talent, creativity and cultural knowledge. For further information, please see Dr McGowan or Mr Plant