Music
Leventhorpe - Hertfordshire
01279836633
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY
Course summary

Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: • instrumental/vocal: as a soloist, and/or as part of an ensemble • production: via music technology. Students must deliver a substantial performance. Students on the course are eligible for an individual instrumental or vocal tuition free of charge. These lessons are paid for by Leventhorpe. Candidates will be expected to perform in Leventhorpe’s concert programme. Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition) Students must learn how to develop musical ideas and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief and the other a free composition.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 GCSE Music

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY