• Because I intend to pursue a course in music in higher education. • Because I am a specialist musician and academic and theoretical understanding is key to being a well-rounded and fully-equip musician. • Because I enjoyed studying music at GCSE and am interested in taking this further. • Because A level Music will complement my other choices, adding an arts-based subject to my selection. • Because I spend a lot of time playing music and want to put this towards a formal academic qualification.
Pupils should have taken music at GCSE level and obtained at least a Level 6. They should be able to play any musical instrument to Grade 6+ or equivalent standard and have passed Grade 5 theory.
Component 1: Performing Option A Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes Option A: 35% of qualification Component 2: Composing Option A Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes Option A: 25% of qualification Component 3: Appraising Written Examination 2 hour 15 minute exam in the Upper Sixth 40% of qualification The Western Classical Tradition: the Development of the Symphony 1750-1900 Jazz 1920-1960 Into the 20th Century: Impressionism, Expressionism, Serialism, Neo-Classicism
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,717 - £42,987 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,942 - £26,277 |
| Address | 15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
• Because I intend to pursue a course in music in higher education. • Because I am a specialist musician and academic and theoretical understanding is key to being a well-rounded and fully-equip musician. • Because I enjoyed studying music at GCSE and am interested in taking this further. • Because A level Music will complement my other choices, adding an arts-based subject to my selection. • Because I spend a lot of time playing music and want to put this towards a formal academic qualification.
Pupils should have taken music at GCSE level and obtained at least a Level 6. They should be able to play any musical instrument to Grade 6+ or equivalent standard and have passed Grade 5 theory.
Component 1: Performing Option A Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes Option A: 35% of qualification Component 2: Composing Option A Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes Option A: 25% of qualification Component 3: Appraising Written Examination 2 hour 15 minute exam in the Upper Sixth 40% of qualification The Western Classical Tradition: the Development of the Symphony 1750-1900 Jazz 1920-1960 Into the 20th Century: Impressionism, Expressionism, Serialism, Neo-Classicism