Music - A Level

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Qualification:  A Level Music

Exam Board:  Eduqas

A Level Music is a stimulating and creative course that develops your skills as a performer, composer and listener. You will explore a wide range of musical styles and traditions, analyse set works, refine your performance abilities and create your own original compositions. The course encourages creativity, self-expression and critical listening, while developing discipline, confidence and collaboration. It is an excellent choice for students interested in music, performing arts, composition, music technology, education and a wide range of creative and academic pathways.

Course Content

• The course involves performing, composing, listening, analysis, and developing musical understanding and techniques .

• It builds upon the three main areas covered at GCSE level: performing, composing, and listening and appraising .

• The technical study is challenging and requires commitment to build up your harmonic repertoire and theory knowledge

Assessment

Unit 1: Performing - either 25% or 35%. Coursework externally assessed. 

Unit 2: Composing - 25% or 35%. Coursework externally assessed.

Unit 3: Appraising - 40% exam at the end of the course

Entry Requirements

A minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Music and minimum of grade 4/5 (Associated Board or equivalent) on an instrument or voice.

It is also important to be able to read music and have a good understanding of music theory.

If you do not have the standard entry requirements above then you may be able to interview and audition with the Music staff.  You would also be asked to roduce a 1.5 minute composition to show us your skills in that area of the course.

Extra Curricular Opportunities

  • Students can participate in, direct, or rehearse ensembles, organise activities, or help the Music staff.
  • Ensembles include the Federated Orchestra, Choir, Junior Choir, Function Band, and String Ensemble.
  • Workshops, concerts, and conferences are organised when opportunities arise.
  • Individual instrumental or vocal tuition is available in school.
  • Students can apply for the post of School Music Captain.

Progression Post 18

• Music is favourably recognised by universities and combines well with all A Level subjects.

• It can be studied at degree level at university or specialist music conservatoires as a discrete subject or as part of a combined degree.

Careers

• Performing, teaching, composing, and arranging.

• Music industry management, broadcasting, music technology, music therapy, and arts administration.

What our students say about this course

Year 13 student

"Music is one of my favourite subjects here at Coombe and will help me to further my ambition of becoming an actress in the future.

I currently have a place at Loughborough University to study Drama, after my gap year. I find studying Music really fun as I enjoy composing and performing.

I also love being introduced to new composers and music styles in my music analysis lessons."

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