A Level Music
Collingham College
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Campus location
Earl's Court, United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Aug 2023
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Introduction
A Level Music offers students an opportunity to learn and develop an understanding of music history, composition and performance. The new A- level aims to equip pupils with the necessary tools to study music at university level or potentially gain a job in the music industry. The new AS level provides the student with a solid understanding of the basic tenants of performance, composition and music history.
Music combines creativity, imagination and academic study in a way that no other subject does. It is a course which is highly regarded by universities for the breadth of skills which students develop. Although it is not strictly necessary to have taken a GCSE in Music, students embarking on the AS or A level course should have a sound basis in music theory, ideally having taken the Grade 5 Associated Board examination, and be proficient in performing instrumental or vocal music.
Performance is studied for both AS and A level. In both courses the student will be expected to submit a video recording of their own playing. The inception of both courses requires a grade 5 on the ABRSM or Trinity scale.
Composition is studied for both AS and A level. In both courses students have the opportunity to compose their own original work alongside a portfolio of stylistic composition projects set by OCR. Students are encouraged to develop proficiency with music notation software such as Sibelius or Finale.