Music
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
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Music | Grade 5 in Music | — |
As published by the school
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.
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Assessment
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%
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