Music

Course summary

This course is designed to help you develop your skills as a performer, composer, and listener. You study the theory and history of music, will have instrumental or vocal lessons, and perform as both a soloist and as part of ensembles. The course gives you a broad range of skills which are highly desirable at university level. • Performing – 30% with a ‘final recital’ of at least 8 minutes at the end of the course • Compositional Techniques – 10% • One original Composition – 20% • Listening and Understanding – 40% final exam, which involves knowledge and analysis of 13 set works plus related works You will receive 9 hours lesson time during the fortnight, additional listening, homework on knowledge and analysis of set works, homework on compositional techniques and composition, developing performing skills – practice lessons, concerts, and research. You will be an active part of the vibrant extra-curricular life of the Music Department and a role model to our younger musicians, developing your leadership and personal skills. Our Christmas and Summer Concerts, ‘Glastonbrooke’ festival, school shows, annual Music Festival and the use of a Bosendorfer Concert Grand Piano in our purpose-built Performing Arts Centre all help to enrich the life of our sixth form musicians.