Music
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School - Lancashire
01254232992
Queen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY
Course summary

For keen musicians from all musical backgrounds ranging from the classical to the more popular. The course involves performing, composing, and history and analysis of music from the 1600s to the present day, including film and television music and popular music. It will be demanding both practically and academically and is well respected by all universities for entry to many different courses. If you are a keen and able musician this would be an excellent course to study.

Entry requirements

4 GSCE Grades B/5 or above, plus at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. You do not need to have a GCSE in music to study this course although that would certainly be a good basis from which to start. You should be a competent player on your chosen instrument of about grade 5 in standard and be able to read music, even if only to a very basic level.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 - Performing (40%) Unit 2 - Composing (30%) - Coursework portfolio and instrumental composition. Unit 3 - Examination (30%) Unit 4 - Performing (40%) - 20-minute recital, Viva Voce based on your recital programme. Unit 5 - Composing (30%) - Stylistic techniques, composition. Unit 6 - Examination (30%) - based on a variety of music including programme music and music for the stage and screen.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY