Course information
Music
Samworth Church Academy - Nottinghamshire
01623663450
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DY
Course summary

A level Music is exciting, rewarding and unique in its combination of academic study and creative opportunity. It can lead to careers as a musician, composer, sound engineer, producer, musicologist, music therapist, private tutor and teacher. • The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works. • A choice of one area of study from: Area of study B: Rock and Pop, Area of study C: Musical Theatre and Area of study D: Jazz • A choice of one area of study from: Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century including two set works. Area of study F: Into the Twenty-first Century including two set works.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in Music Play an instrument or sing at a Grade 4 standard or higher. If no formal exam has been taken you will be required to audition. Grade 5 music theory and ability to understand western notation an advantage.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1; Written listening exam on the units studied, taken at the end of Year 13, 40% of qualification. Coursework makes up 60% of the final grade, details across. Option A: Performance (10-12 minutes) 35% and composition (4-6 minutes) 25%. Option B: Performance (6-8 minutes) 25% and composition (8-10 minutes) 35%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DY