Music

Course summary

Studying Music A level will develop your skills in solo and ensemble performance, composition and musical analysis; improving your practical and theoretical musical skills. You will perform as a soloist and as part of an ensemble every half term, developing your skills and confidence as a performer in preparation for your examined performance during the final Spring term. You will learn to compose for different combinations of instruments and voices in a wide variety of styles. You will study a wide range of music: looking at the immense musical and social changes during the 18th and 19th century and their impact on the symphony and studying twentieth century music, which so challenged audiences at the time that it sometimes caused riots! You will also look at the many exciting developments in jazz music. Studying a diverse range of music in depth will improve your aural and analytical skills and prepare you for the written exam. All music students will also benefit from participating in BHASVIC's instrumental and vocal ensembles and concerts and will take part in projects with visiting professional musicians.