Music A-Level students will be required to perform at a level that exceeds Grade 5. However, this does not mean that you need to have followed the traditional pathway of national grades in music; we are looking for students who are passionate about singing or playing an instrument and who are regularly performing as a soloist or in an ensemble. You will also need to be a keen composer who has a rounded knowledge of Sibelius software, and be able to listen to, understand and read music. On this course you will explore Music through Performing, Composing, Listening and Appraising. You will build up your aural and analytical skills by studying selections from the New Anthology of Music and wider listening. You will compose an extended piece of music, and complete a compositional exercise which will develop your knowledge and understanding of harmony. You will learn how to fully analyse and study any piece of music and will be expected to listen to a wide range of different musical styles. Please note, as well as the practical elements, the Music A-Level course includes a large amount of written work and an essaybased written examination, so strong literacy is important. Sixth Form students are encouraged to take a leading role with ensembles and also have opportunities to conduct groups and arrange music for ensembles.
- Grade 6 in Music GCSE plus the ability to play to a high level (at least Grade 5 in at least one instrument) - Students who haven’t taken Music GCSE but have appropriately strong musical talent will be considered on an individual basis by the Director of Music. GCSE English will be considered when looking at suitability for the course. - Students need a to achieve a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and one of the English GCSEs, and ideally a GCSE Average Point Score (A.P.S.) of at least 4.0, in order to be able to access any of our Level 3 Vocational and A-Level courses.
60% Coursework / 40% Exam
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | 1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EH |
Music A-Level students will be required to perform at a level that exceeds Grade 5. However, this does not mean that you need to have followed the traditional pathway of national grades in music; we are looking for students who are passionate about singing or playing an instrument and who are regularly performing as a soloist or in an ensemble. You will also need to be a keen composer who has a rounded knowledge of Sibelius software, and be able to listen to, understand and read music. On this course you will explore Music through Performing, Composing, Listening and Appraising. You will build up your aural and analytical skills by studying selections from the New Anthology of Music and wider listening. You will compose an extended piece of music, and complete a compositional exercise which will develop your knowledge and understanding of harmony. You will learn how to fully analyse and study any piece of music and will be expected to listen to a wide range of different musical styles. Please note, as well as the practical elements, the Music A-Level course includes a large amount of written work and an essaybased written examination, so strong literacy is important. Sixth Form students are encouraged to take a leading role with ensembles and also have opportunities to conduct groups and arrange music for ensembles.
- Grade 6 in Music GCSE plus the ability to play to a high level (at least Grade 5 in at least one instrument) - Students who haven’t taken Music GCSE but have appropriately strong musical talent will be considered on an individual basis by the Director of Music. GCSE English will be considered when looking at suitability for the course. - Students need a to achieve a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and one of the English GCSEs, and ideally a GCSE Average Point Score (A.P.S.) of at least 4.0, in order to be able to access any of our Level 3 Vocational and A-Level courses.
60% Coursework / 40% Exam