A Level Music

“Where words fail, music speaks”
Hans Christian Andersen (Author)

This course is a continuation and extension of the study that students undertake at GCSE level. That is: analysis of some set works; developing advanced understanding of the stylistic features of classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary music; composing sophisticated music in a variety of styles; performing music to an advanced level. 

The course content is divided as follows:

  • The Western Classical Tradition (1750-1900), Jazz (1920-1960), Rock and Pop (1960-2000)
  • Performing Music – Singing or playing as a soloist and in an ensemble
  • Composing Music – in a variety of styles

Studying music is valuable at any level. It is looked upon favourably by higher education admissions tutors as evidence of self-motivation and creativity, which are important to any university course. A level music provides a basic platform for entering the world of work as a musician, arranger, composer, TV /Film producer, postproduction technician, performer, teacher, music therapist.

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