Aside from the obvious qualities that an A-Level in music demonstrates, such as creativity and ability, higher education institutions and employers are often interested in the dedication, perseverance and teamwork that musicians offer, regardless of their chosen career. Indeed, there is a push for universities to recognise music as a ‘facilitating subject’ and peer and former chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall stated: “Music...is not a soft option or a "nice to have"... a student who comes out of schools with A-Levels in, say, music, chemistry and maths is well-equipped for the life that they are likely to lead.”
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Component 1: Performing 30% Component 2: Composing and technical study 30% Component 3: Appraising ( understanding a wide range of 16 set works) 40%
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE |
Aside from the obvious qualities that an A-Level in music demonstrates, such as creativity and ability, higher education institutions and employers are often interested in the dedication, perseverance and teamwork that musicians offer, regardless of their chosen career. Indeed, there is a push for universities to recognise music as a ‘facilitating subject’ and peer and former chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall stated: “Music...is not a soft option or a "nice to have"... a student who comes out of schools with A-Levels in, say, music, chemistry and maths is well-equipped for the life that they are likely to lead.”
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Component 1: Performing 30% Component 2: Composing and technical study 30% Component 3: Appraising ( understanding a wide range of 16 set works) 40%