A-Level Music reflects the demands of a modern and evolving music environment. It aims to develop the skills needed for a student to investigate, analyse and evaluate music and its features. Building on this, and by using practical methods, a student will be encouraged to take a more holistic view of their knowledge, performance and compositional skills. The set works will enable a student to conduct in-depth studies into different musical styles and place these within a wider context. The modules that a student will study are: Module 1 Performing - A recital in the Masque Theatre, performed to the members of the class, on an instrument(s) of your choice, performing solo and/or ensemble music of grade 7 or above. Module 2 Composing - One free composition in a style and structure chosen by the student or linked to a brief from the exam board and one compositional technique, learning to compose in a particular style of music or style of composer. Module 3 Appraising - Studying Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions, New Directions and aural dictation skills to answer questions and complete essays for the final examination.
For an A-Level pathway a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or Level 2 merit), including English and Mathematics is required. Minimum Subject Specific Entry Requirements: GCSE Music at Grade 5 or above or Grade 5 and above in instrumental/vocal examinations.
There are three examined modules: Module 1: An 8-12 minute performance recital - 30% Module 2: A composition set to a free brief or a brief set by the exam board and a compositional technique exercise. Both of these should be a minimum of 6 minutes combined. - 30% Exam: Three short listening questions related to set works One short melodic/rhythmic completion exercise Two essay questions (one based on an unfamiliar extract, one based on an area of study) 2 hours 40%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW |
A-Level Music reflects the demands of a modern and evolving music environment. It aims to develop the skills needed for a student to investigate, analyse and evaluate music and its features. Building on this, and by using practical methods, a student will be encouraged to take a more holistic view of their knowledge, performance and compositional skills. The set works will enable a student to conduct in-depth studies into different musical styles and place these within a wider context. The modules that a student will study are: Module 1 Performing - A recital in the Masque Theatre, performed to the members of the class, on an instrument(s) of your choice, performing solo and/or ensemble music of grade 7 or above. Module 2 Composing - One free composition in a style and structure chosen by the student or linked to a brief from the exam board and one compositional technique, learning to compose in a particular style of music or style of composer. Module 3 Appraising - Studying Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions, New Directions and aural dictation skills to answer questions and complete essays for the final examination.
For an A-Level pathway a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or Level 2 merit), including English and Mathematics is required. Minimum Subject Specific Entry Requirements: GCSE Music at Grade 5 or above or Grade 5 and above in instrumental/vocal examinations.
There are three examined modules: Module 1: An 8-12 minute performance recital - 30% Module 2: A composition set to a free brief or a brief set by the exam board and a compositional technique exercise. Both of these should be a minimum of 6 minutes combined. - 30% Exam: Three short listening questions related to set works One short melodic/rhythmic completion exercise Two essay questions (one based on an unfamiliar extract, one based on an area of study) 2 hours 40%