A Level Music

A Level

In Taunton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Taunton

You will develop your understanding of music for an exam testing your listening and analytical skills. You will have the opportunity to compose your own music; and of course you will have to perform, both individually and within groups or ensembles of various sizes. You will consider a range of music, including classical, popular, world and folk music plus music for television and film.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Taunton (Somerset)
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South Road, TA1 3DZ

Start date

On request

About this course

We would expect you to have GCSE Music at grade B or above and to be able to perform to at least Associated Board Grade IV standard on an instrument or voice. You are at an advantage if you have an understanding of Music Theory to about Grade IV/V standard.

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Course programme

Music
Level: AS & A Level

Board: Edexcel

Method of assessment
Your performing, composition, listening and analytical skills will all be assessed in a range of practical and written exams together with coursework.

Why choose this course?
This course will provide you with a balanced and interrelated course of study covering a wide academic and practical understanding of music. You will learn skills that will help you in any career in music as a performer, teacher, therapist, composer, journalist, administrator or working with music technology. There are also benefits to be gained for anyone considering a career involving communication and management skills.

What will I study?
You will develop your understanding of music for an exam testing your listening and analytical skills. You will have the opportunity to compose your own music; and of course you will have to perform, both individually and within groups or ensembles of various sizes. You will consider a range of music, including classical, popular, world and folk music plus music for television and film.

Huish Extra
You will find that whatever your particular interest in music, there will be an enrichment activity that suits you. These include choirs, Swing Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band and many chamber ensembles - if there isn't a musical group to suit you, we will help you set up your own! There are countless opportunities for performance, both formal and informal, throughout the year.

A Level Music

Price on request