A level Music
A Level
In Pontefract
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Pontefract
This is an enjoyable and stimulating academic subject. It enables you to progress through studies in musical techniques, analysis, history, composition and performance.
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Government funding available
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About this course
Normal college entry requirements apply (5 grade C's from 4 different subjects including Maths and/or English), plus a minimum of grade C at GCSE Music. Students should also have passed grade V theory.
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Course programme
Music
Why should I study Music?
This is an enjoyable and stimulating academic subject. It enables you to progress through studies in musical techniques, analysis, history, composition and performance.
What will I study?
AS Units
Unit 1
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Performing Music
- Perform a solo on any instrument or voice
- Discuss your performance with the examiner
- You will perform in an ensemble, or in a duet or as an accompanist or perform second instrument of perform one or two compositions or improvise.
This represents 40% of the total AS Level marks.
Unit 2:
Composing â€" The language of western tonal harmony
- You will submit 7 exercises â€" 6 completed during the course and one completed under supervision.
- Instrumental Techniques â€" a composition for 4 to 10 instruments not lasting more than 3 minutes.
This represents 30% of the total AS Level marks.
Unit 3:
Introduction to Historical Study
- Aural Extracts either a piece written between 1700 and 1830 (solo, instrumental or chamber music)
Or
- A piece of popular instrumental music taken from 1900 to present day.
- Prescribed orchestral scores â€" Bach, Mozart and Schubert.
- ii) Jazz, Jelly Roll Morton, Count Basie and Miles Davies
- iii) Contextual Awareness
This represents 30% of the total AS Level marks.
A2 Units
Unit 1:
- Recital
- Viva Voce
This represents 20% of the total A Level mark.
Unit 2:
Composing 2
- Stylistic Techniques
- Composition
This represents 15% of the total A Level mark.
Unit 3:
Historical and Analytical Studies in Music
- Aural Extract drawn from accompanied vocal music composed between 1900 and 1945.
- Historical Topics â€" to be announced.
This represents 15% of the total A Level mark.
What skills do I need?
- Problem solving
- Research skills
- Willing to contribute to class discussions
How will I be taught?
Analysis, history and harmony are taught in formal full-class sessions.
Drop-in sessions take place daily you are expected to attend at least one per week, in addition to following a practice regime.
How is the course assessed?
AS
Unit 1 â€" External Examiner Unit 2 â€" Marked internally, externally moderated Unit 3 - 2½ hour written exam
A2
Unit 1 â€" External Examiner Unit 2 â€" Marked internally, externally moderated Unit 3 - 2½ hour written exam
What will this course prepare me for?
You can progress to degrees in Music, Acoustics, Recording and Education. Music A Level is valued highly by admissions tutors across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Private Study
As an approximate guideline AS subjects require 3-4 hrs of independent study each; A2 subjects 4-5 hrs each and GCSE subjects 2 hrs each.
What materials will I need to purchase?
Not applicable, but you will need to continue practical lessons with a teacher and have your own instrument.
A level Music