Music A-level (Edexcel) is about building skills in performance, composition, harmony, aural perception and analysis. It covers a wide range of disciplines and is a varied and interesting course. The syllabus is divided into three units over two years. The course caters for a wide spread of musical tastes; the repertoire covers many centuries, genres and traditions, and the choice of composition briefs encompass a variety of musical styles. The course Component 1: Performing music • This unit gives the students opportunities to extend their performance skills as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble • Any instrument and style of music is accepted • Each student must produce a balanced\ programme of music of a minimum of eight minutes, with the final recording having to be completed by early March of the exam year • The standard level for entry for A-level performance is ABRSM Grade 6 Component 2: Composing • Students further develop their composition skills and produce a total of two compositions – one to a brief and one either free composition or also to a brief • The total time across both submissions must be a minimum of six minutes Component 3: Appraising • This unit gives the students opportunities to apply their knowledge of musical elements, contexts and language to six areas of study, each with two or three set works • These are: vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and jazz, fusions, new directions • Students will also apply their knowledge to unfamiliar works within these areas of study
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
• Assessment of this unit is through two two-hour examination paper, part listening and part written
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,330 - £20,460 |
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
Music A-level (Edexcel) is about building skills in performance, composition, harmony, aural perception and analysis. It covers a wide range of disciplines and is a varied and interesting course. The syllabus is divided into three units over two years. The course caters for a wide spread of musical tastes; the repertoire covers many centuries, genres and traditions, and the choice of composition briefs encompass a variety of musical styles. The course Component 1: Performing music • This unit gives the students opportunities to extend their performance skills as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble • Any instrument and style of music is accepted • Each student must produce a balanced\ programme of music of a minimum of eight minutes, with the final recording having to be completed by early March of the exam year • The standard level for entry for A-level performance is ABRSM Grade 6 Component 2: Composing • Students further develop their composition skills and produce a total of two compositions – one to a brief and one either free composition or also to a brief • The total time across both submissions must be a minimum of six minutes Component 3: Appraising • This unit gives the students opportunities to apply their knowledge of musical elements, contexts and language to six areas of study, each with two or three set works • These are: vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and jazz, fusions, new directions • Students will also apply their knowledge to unfamiliar works within these areas of study
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
• Assessment of this unit is through two two-hour examination paper, part listening and part written
