The A-level course allows pupils to study Music as a practical, intellectual, and creative subject, covering a wide range of styles of music, including classical, jazz, film music, and pop. We live in an age of cultural diversity and the course aims to enable musicians from all backgrounds to develop as performers and composers. The course is divided into three units: Performance, Composition, and Appraising. The Performance unit requires students to perform on their main instrument demonstrating a range of repertoire to produce a balanced programme. The Composition unit requires students to compose both in the style of other composers and to compose their own compositions. The briefs assessing technique include Bach Chorales, 2-part harmony, arrangement, and remix. The Appraising unit requires students to analyze music focusing on structure, instrumentation, melody, harmony, and texture. There is a real breadth to the thirteen-set works covered and students study the set works using scores and recordings. Students are expected to compare the set works and place them in a wider context by studying a selection of other works from the same genres.
40 points in their 9 best GCSE subjects or equivalent qualifications. (Where 9 subjects have not been studied, the school reserves the right to consider entry; this will be dependent on actual exam results, not predictions, and students must still achieve the minimum individual subject requirements.) A minimum of 2 grade 6s in GCSE subjects or grades of the same standard in equivalent qualifications. Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 in GCSE Music and ABRSM Grade 6 practical and Grade 5 theory or Grade 5 in GCSE Music and a grade 6 in Mathematics, English, or History. If Music wasn’t studied at GCSE, then ABRSM Grade 6 practical and Grade 5 theory and a grade 6 in Mathematics, English, or History.
1: Performing Solo and/or ensemble Coursework 8m - 12m 60 30% 2: Composing 2 compositions: • 1 free or free choice brief • 1 brief assessing technique Coursework minimum of 4m minimum of 1m (minimum total 6m) 40 20 30% 3: Appraising 6 Areas of Study with 3 set works in each: • Vocal Music • Instrumental Music • Music for Film • Popular Music and Jazz • Fusions • New Directions 2-hour exam 100 40% This two-year course is open to all pupils. The ability to play at least one instrument to grade VI by the time of the April coursework deadline in Year 13 gives access to the higher A-level grades, but a keen interest in performing, creating, and understanding music is also important. In order to ensure a strong result in A-level music, students will benefit from membership of a range of school and external extra-curricular activities.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB |
The A-level course allows pupils to study Music as a practical, intellectual, and creative subject, covering a wide range of styles of music, including classical, jazz, film music, and pop. We live in an age of cultural diversity and the course aims to enable musicians from all backgrounds to develop as performers and composers. The course is divided into three units: Performance, Composition, and Appraising. The Performance unit requires students to perform on their main instrument demonstrating a range of repertoire to produce a balanced programme. The Composition unit requires students to compose both in the style of other composers and to compose their own compositions. The briefs assessing technique include Bach Chorales, 2-part harmony, arrangement, and remix. The Appraising unit requires students to analyze music focusing on structure, instrumentation, melody, harmony, and texture. There is a real breadth to the thirteen-set works covered and students study the set works using scores and recordings. Students are expected to compare the set works and place them in a wider context by studying a selection of other works from the same genres.
40 points in their 9 best GCSE subjects or equivalent qualifications. (Where 9 subjects have not been studied, the school reserves the right to consider entry; this will be dependent on actual exam results, not predictions, and students must still achieve the minimum individual subject requirements.) A minimum of 2 grade 6s in GCSE subjects or grades of the same standard in equivalent qualifications. Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 in GCSE Music and ABRSM Grade 6 practical and Grade 5 theory or Grade 5 in GCSE Music and a grade 6 in Mathematics, English, or History. If Music wasn’t studied at GCSE, then ABRSM Grade 6 practical and Grade 5 theory and a grade 6 in Mathematics, English, or History.
1: Performing Solo and/or ensemble Coursework 8m - 12m 60 30% 2: Composing 2 compositions: • 1 free or free choice brief • 1 brief assessing technique Coursework minimum of 4m minimum of 1m (minimum total 6m) 40 20 30% 3: Appraising 6 Areas of Study with 3 set works in each: • Vocal Music • Instrumental Music • Music for Film • Popular Music and Jazz • Fusions • New Directions 2-hour exam 100 40% This two-year course is open to all pupils. The ability to play at least one instrument to grade VI by the time of the April coursework deadline in Year 13 gives access to the higher A-level grades, but a keen interest in performing, creating, and understanding music is also important. In order to ensure a strong result in A-level music, students will benefit from membership of a range of school and external extra-curricular activities.