A Level Music
A Level
In Stourbridge
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stourbridge
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Duration
2 Years
Improving musicianship and musical knowledge in the course of completing AS and A2 music. Suitable for: School leavers at 16 who have taken GCSE music (or equivalent) and play an instrument (or sing) to at least Grade 5 standard. Basic theory knowledge (ca. ABRSM Grade 5) is vital.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
Grade 5 practical (essential)
Grade 5 theory (or equivalent level)
GSCE music (desirable)
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (2)
Iain Estell
Head of Faculty
Thomas Pankhurst
Head of Music
Course programme
A level music involves performance, composition, music history and theory. The focus is on classical music, although there is some scope for studying, writing and performing in other genres. At King Edward VI Stourbridge, we follow the Edexcel AS and A2 specifications.
Alongside practical work in performance and composition, students learn analytical skills and music history. The A2 course also includes a substantial pastiche composition element, writing chorale harmonisations in the style of Bach. The AS course can be taken separately, but most students continue on to A2.
A Level Music