Music

Course summary

A level Music is unique in its combination of academic study and creative opportunity, based on developing three key skills; listening and appraising, performing and composing. The AQA A-level Music course allows students to: ▪ Develop a wider understanding of the basic principles of performance. ▪ Refine practical skills on their chosen instrument(s). ▪ Study and practice composition. ▪ Expand their knowledge of music history through listening and appraisal. ▪ Build on their knowledge of musical theory. Transferable skills such as analytical thinking, leadership skills, and communication are all key to the study of and participation in music, opening the doors to a wide spectrum of potential careers. Specific areas such as music journalism, sound engineering, and the media are but a few of the opportunities that might follow the Music A level, along with the more traditional performance-based careers. Music is highly regarded by universities as a rigorous academic subject and so could complement other studies in leading to any professional career.