Component 1: Performance – students must take part in a public recital performing a balanced program of music lasting a minimum of 8 minutes. This is an externally assessed performance in front of an audience and visiting examiner. Component 2: Composing – students have to create two compositions, one to a set brief and one that is a free choice. Compositions must be substantial and last for a minimum of 4 minutes each. Students also have to complete a compositional technique task, composing in a given style using a prescribed technique – this must be at least 1 minute long. Component 3: Appraising – students must demonstrate their understanding of musical context, elements and language to analyse and evaluate; vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and Jazz, Fusion and New Directions.
Music A Level is all about passion and commitment for the practical performance elements but also having a subject. You will need a minimum of Music GCSE grade 6 and 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English. Students must also play an instrument proficiently to a minimum of ABRSM Grade 6 and ideally have Grade 5 Theory. You do not have to have GCSE Music but you must participate in other music activities both in school and outside, you must also discuss this with the Head of Subject.
You will be constantly assessed through practical performance and written tasks set in lessons by your teacher. Formal assessment is; Component 1: Performance Recital to an audience and visiting examiner. Component 2: Portfolio of Compositions: manuscripts and recordings internally examined and externally moderated. Component 3: 2 hour formal written exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU |
Component 1: Performance – students must take part in a public recital performing a balanced program of music lasting a minimum of 8 minutes. This is an externally assessed performance in front of an audience and visiting examiner. Component 2: Composing – students have to create two compositions, one to a set brief and one that is a free choice. Compositions must be substantial and last for a minimum of 4 minutes each. Students also have to complete a compositional technique task, composing in a given style using a prescribed technique – this must be at least 1 minute long. Component 3: Appraising – students must demonstrate their understanding of musical context, elements and language to analyse and evaluate; vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and Jazz, Fusion and New Directions.
Music A Level is all about passion and commitment for the practical performance elements but also having a subject. You will need a minimum of Music GCSE grade 6 and 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English. Students must also play an instrument proficiently to a minimum of ABRSM Grade 6 and ideally have Grade 5 Theory. You do not have to have GCSE Music but you must participate in other music activities both in school and outside, you must also discuss this with the Head of Subject.
You will be constantly assessed through practical performance and written tasks set in lessons by your teacher. Formal assessment is; Component 1: Performance Recital to an audience and visiting examiner. Component 2: Portfolio of Compositions: manuscripts and recordings internally examined and externally moderated. Component 3: 2 hour formal written exam.