An exciting and challenging course in which students to develop performance and composition skills and to further develop knowledge of a variety of music including classical, film, jazz and popular music. It is a creative subject which provides opportunities to work in your own preferred styles, whilst retaining a focus on traditional Western classical music. Studying A level music gives you the power to engage with and appreciate music more deeply and will greatly develop your skills as a musician. The course is aimed at those who have previously attained some knowledge in music or aspects relating to it, either through a GCSE qualification or equivalent. Students may have also acquired suitable experience through less formal means as a performer or as an attentive listener.
4 in English Language + Grade 5 Instrument or voice + Grade 5 Theory standard. GCSE music not required.
1st Year: Performing (9MU01) 30% of A Level – MARCH – Externally assessed recording Perform a recital lasting at least 8 minutes, consisting of one or more pieces. This can be accompanied by piano or backing track. Composing (9MU02) 30% of A Level –APRIL – Externally assessed coursework Produce two compositions totaling 6 mins – one free composition last 4½ mins in a style related to the set works and one Bach chorale completion set by Pearson. You will have to produce a score and recording. Appraising Exam (9MU03) 40% of A Level – June – 2hour written exam Study a series of prescribed works from six Areas of Study – each with three set works. A two-hour written exam based on the prescribed works involving a combination of listening, notating, short answer and two longer essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ |
An exciting and challenging course in which students to develop performance and composition skills and to further develop knowledge of a variety of music including classical, film, jazz and popular music. It is a creative subject which provides opportunities to work in your own preferred styles, whilst retaining a focus on traditional Western classical music. Studying A level music gives you the power to engage with and appreciate music more deeply and will greatly develop your skills as a musician. The course is aimed at those who have previously attained some knowledge in music or aspects relating to it, either through a GCSE qualification or equivalent. Students may have also acquired suitable experience through less formal means as a performer or as an attentive listener.
4 in English Language + Grade 5 Instrument or voice + Grade 5 Theory standard. GCSE music not required.
1st Year: Performing (9MU01) 30% of A Level – MARCH – Externally assessed recording Perform a recital lasting at least 8 minutes, consisting of one or more pieces. This can be accompanied by piano or backing track. Composing (9MU02) 30% of A Level –APRIL – Externally assessed coursework Produce two compositions totaling 6 mins – one free composition last 4½ mins in a style related to the set works and one Bach chorale completion set by Pearson. You will have to produce a score and recording. Appraising Exam (9MU03) 40% of A Level – June – 2hour written exam Study a series of prescribed works from six Areas of Study – each with three set works. A two-hour written exam based on the prescribed works involving a combination of listening, notating, short answer and two longer essay questions.