Course Content: A-Level Music is designed to allow you to pursue your own musical interests. You will develop skills in the three distinct but related disciplines of performing, composing and appraising, whilst having flexibility to specialise in either performing or composing. You may choose to apportion 10% of your assessment to either performing or composing as an in-depth study.
Entry requirements: A GCSE Music grade 6 is recommended in addition to being able to play an instrument to grade 5 standard.Skills in Numeracy/Mathematics, Literacy/English and Information Communication Technology will provide a good basis for progression to this A-Level qualification. This specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE.
Assessment: Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes Option A: 35% of qualification Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes Option B: 25% of qualification Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes Option A: 25% of qualification Option B: Total duration of compositions: 8-10 minutes Option B: 35% of qualification Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately) 40% of qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St. Georges Park, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4FS |
Course Content: A-Level Music is designed to allow you to pursue your own musical interests. You will develop skills in the three distinct but related disciplines of performing, composing and appraising, whilst having flexibility to specialise in either performing or composing. You may choose to apportion 10% of your assessment to either performing or composing as an in-depth study.
Entry requirements: A GCSE Music grade 6 is recommended in addition to being able to play an instrument to grade 5 standard.Skills in Numeracy/Mathematics, Literacy/English and Information Communication Technology will provide a good basis for progression to this A-Level qualification. This specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE.
Assessment: Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes Option A: 35% of qualification Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes Option B: 25% of qualification Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes Option A: 25% of qualification Option B: Total duration of compositions: 8-10 minutes Option B: 35% of qualification Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately) 40% of qualification