Music AS and A Level

Summary:

Music is an interesting course. It will improve your playing ability and widen your experience and understanding of the subject. You should enjoy playing and studying music.

At least five GCSE passes at Grade A*-C, including English. It is helpful to have studied GCSE Music, but not essential. You should be able to play an instrument or sing at at least Grade 4 level. Grade 5 theory of music is also desirable but only essential if GCSE has not been taken. You will also need to do satisfactory audition.

You will be assessed through exams testing your musical listening and understanding skills and through your own compositions and performances.

The course has three main areas:

In 'Performing': You will learn to give solo and ensemble performances ranging from 5-6 minutes up to 20 minutes and including a performance of your own composition.

In 'Composition and compositional techniques': You will learn to compose your own music

In 'Listening': You develop skills in analysing music.

After successful completion of the course you can go on to study at a higher level or take advantage of the many employment opportunities in the field of music.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.