A Level Music is a broad course where you will encounter music from all over the world, studying music from a range of different styles, cultures and eras. Townley Grammar offers a range of choirs and ensembles for you to join which will enhance your A Level Music experience, with the opportunity to start new groups to suit your musical interests. A Level Music students are assessed through a combination of practical performance coursework, practical composition coursework and a listening and essay-writing examination. The AQA syllabus is followed. Practical performance coursework (worth 35% of the final grade) consists of a recorded performance of a minimum of ten minutes on any instrument, in any style. Practical composition coursework (25%) consists of two pieces, one written to a brief and the other a free composition; the total submission should be a minimum of 4.5 minutes. The final listening exam (40%) consists of listening and written questions using excerpts of music, following the study of a range of musical styles. Lessons necessarily require detailed study of music and scores, as well as listening to a broad range of musical styles.
Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Music plus audition. For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.
External student auditions – these will be held using video footage You should prepare a piece of at least Grade 5 standard to perform on your chosen instrument or voice; the video of your performance should be a minimum of two minutes in length. Your prepared video should be sent for the attention of: Mrs E Bryant, to ebryant@townleygrammar.org.uk Your email should clearly state your name, and include a short personal statement summarising your musical experience to date. This should include any grade examinations you may have taken, any ensembles you take part in and your level of music theory knowledge.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB |
A Level Music is a broad course where you will encounter music from all over the world, studying music from a range of different styles, cultures and eras. Townley Grammar offers a range of choirs and ensembles for you to join which will enhance your A Level Music experience, with the opportunity to start new groups to suit your musical interests. A Level Music students are assessed through a combination of practical performance coursework, practical composition coursework and a listening and essay-writing examination. The AQA syllabus is followed. Practical performance coursework (worth 35% of the final grade) consists of a recorded performance of a minimum of ten minutes on any instrument, in any style. Practical composition coursework (25%) consists of two pieces, one written to a brief and the other a free composition; the total submission should be a minimum of 4.5 minutes. The final listening exam (40%) consists of listening and written questions using excerpts of music, following the study of a range of musical styles. Lessons necessarily require detailed study of music and scores, as well as listening to a broad range of musical styles.
Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Music plus audition. For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.
External student auditions – these will be held using video footage You should prepare a piece of at least Grade 5 standard to perform on your chosen instrument or voice; the video of your performance should be a minimum of two minutes in length. Your prepared video should be sent for the attention of: Mrs E Bryant, to ebryant@townleygrammar.org.uk Your email should clearly state your name, and include a short personal statement summarising your musical experience to date. This should include any grade examinations you may have taken, any ensembles you take part in and your level of music theory knowledge.
