Symonds is the place for musical ambition! Our A Level Music course will allow you to develop a range of skills in performing, composing, listening, and analysis. The skills gained on this course can lead to a career in performing, composing, conducting or teaching. but equally, employers value the varied skill-set that students achieve in Music.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English, plus Grade 5 in performance, or the equivalent standard if you have not taken exams. You will need the ability to read music scores confidently, and therefore we recommend students have passed Grade 5 Theory. If you do not have this qualification we will ask you to take a simple notation assessment at enrolment, and then take an extra theory class in September in order to pass the Grade 5 Theory exam during your first year. It is also preferable to have taken GCSE Music, but you may still apply without it if you are an experienced musician.
A level Music is a two-year course. At the end of the first year, students take assessments in performance and composition, plus a written paper, which are all marked internally. At the end of the second year, students perform a solo, recorded recital and complete two compositions, both assessed by the board, and take a two-hour written exam in June.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX |
Symonds is the place for musical ambition! Our A Level Music course will allow you to develop a range of skills in performing, composing, listening, and analysis. The skills gained on this course can lead to a career in performing, composing, conducting or teaching. but equally, employers value the varied skill-set that students achieve in Music.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English, plus Grade 5 in performance, or the equivalent standard if you have not taken exams. You will need the ability to read music scores confidently, and therefore we recommend students have passed Grade 5 Theory. If you do not have this qualification we will ask you to take a simple notation assessment at enrolment, and then take an extra theory class in September in order to pass the Grade 5 Theory exam during your first year. It is also preferable to have taken GCSE Music, but you may still apply without it if you are an experienced musician.
A level Music is a two-year course. At the end of the first year, students take assessments in performance and composition, plus a written paper, which are all marked internally. At the end of the second year, students perform a solo, recorded recital and complete two compositions, both assessed by the board, and take a two-hour written exam in June.