Music is a highly respected academic course that will challenge and inspire you to gain greater expertise on your instrument, to understand good practice in composition and to improve your evaluation skills by analysing some of history’s greatest works. Whether or not you decide to study music after A Level, this is an exciting course for any dedicated musicians. You will have the opportunity to perform in a range of orchestras, bands and choirs and there are weekly opportunities for you to perform solo or ensemble repertoire. In addition to your four weekly classes, all music students have access to music theory classes, leading to Grade 8, and lessons with a specialist performance tutor. You will be given frequent lectures from music professionals and take part in workshops and masterclasses throughout the year. You will also be given the opportunity to engage with a range of instrumental and choral ensembles. You will also have weekly, university style academic tutorial sessions in small groups. A significant amount of support and exam preparation is given to every student through an individually tailored programme. The course includes: • A Performance Recital. • Composition which is assessed through coursework. • Listening, History and Analysis leading to an exam.
• Grade 5 Music Theory is required, if you do not meet this requirement the College offers a 5-week Music Theory course running every September which must be completed in order to study A Level Music. • Grade 4 in at least one instrument/voice is required; a discussion with Head of Music required in advance of enrolment if you do not meet this requirement.
40% Examination 60% Coursework
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LU |
Music is a highly respected academic course that will challenge and inspire you to gain greater expertise on your instrument, to understand good practice in composition and to improve your evaluation skills by analysing some of history’s greatest works. Whether or not you decide to study music after A Level, this is an exciting course for any dedicated musicians. You will have the opportunity to perform in a range of orchestras, bands and choirs and there are weekly opportunities for you to perform solo or ensemble repertoire. In addition to your four weekly classes, all music students have access to music theory classes, leading to Grade 8, and lessons with a specialist performance tutor. You will be given frequent lectures from music professionals and take part in workshops and masterclasses throughout the year. You will also be given the opportunity to engage with a range of instrumental and choral ensembles. You will also have weekly, university style academic tutorial sessions in small groups. A significant amount of support and exam preparation is given to every student through an individually tailored programme. The course includes: • A Performance Recital. • Composition which is assessed through coursework. • Listening, History and Analysis leading to an exam.
• Grade 5 Music Theory is required, if you do not meet this requirement the College offers a 5-week Music Theory course running every September which must be completed in order to study A Level Music. • Grade 4 in at least one instrument/voice is required; a discussion with Head of Music required in advance of enrolment if you do not meet this requirement.
40% Examination 60% Coursework