Music
Wells Cathedral School - Somerset
01749834200
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST
Course summary

• 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.

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

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

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,717 - £42,987
Sixth Form FeeDay £9,942 - £26,277
Address15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST