Music

Course summary

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.