AS/A Level Music

A Level

In Worcester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Duration

    2 Years

Why choose Music? Music is a unique universal language that provides an opportunity for skill and expression. The course challenges written and aural skills, in addition to composition and performance, with Jazz, Classical and 20th Century music as key areas of study. Literally there is something for everyone, whether music is your career choice or simply a personal passion.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Spetchley Road, WR5 2LU

Start date

On request

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Course programme

A Level Music

Why choose Music?
Music is a unique universal language that provides an opportunity for skill and expression. The course challenges written and aural skills, in addition to composition and performance, with Jazz, Classical and 20th Century music as key areas of study. Literally there is something for everyone, whether music is your career choice or simply a personal passion.


Resources and Facilities
Free peripatetic lessons for AS and A2 Music students on most instruments
Sixteen PCs running Sibelius and Cubase
A purpose-built practice, rehearsal and recording suite
Time is available for rehearsing of individual and group pieces
A recently restored Steinway Concert Grand Piano


Teaching and Learning Styles
Analysis of a wide range of scores and recordings
Variety of tasks to complete, including stylistic composition using the musical language of Mozart and Haydn and instrumental composition
Assessment of practical music skills
Opportunity of entry for Associated Board Practical and Theory exams

Extra-Curricular Activities

Bienniel trip to New York
Annual musical production with a College band
Opportunities for ensemble performance and recording
Performing Arts Academy


Assessment
Music History - Listening and writing in a summer exam
Composition - Coursework
Performance - Practical examination assessed by an external moderator

Special Course Requirements

Students must be able to read treble and bass clef fluently and know their key signatures up to 4 sharps and 4 flats.


Progression Opportunities
Many universities offer degrees in music with a wide variety of specialisms including composition, historical studies and performance. The specialist music colleges also offer great opportunities for outstanding performers.

Many institutions now offer courses in popular and commercial music, including television and film.

AS/A Level Music

Price on request