Music

Course summary

This course focuses on all aspects of music including performance, listening and appraising skills, analysis of major works, and composition. You will develop your skills in all these areas, meeting new topics and revisiting familiar topics in greater detail. The A-level course consists of three components. Component 1: Appraising Music - the study of the western classical tradition (1650- 1910), pop music, and music for theatre, doing in-depth analysis of specific set works and developing a general understanding of their context and characteristics. Component 2: Performance – preparation and performance of a 10-minute recital on your chosen instrument as a soloist and/or ensemble player. Component 3: Composition – 2 compositions, one to a brief and the other at the choice of the student.