Level 3 AS/A2 Music

Music
AS/A2 Level - Two-year course
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills in performing, composing and listening to music. Students will encounter a great variety of music, in particular from western classical traditions and jazz.

In year one (AS), students will be concerned with ways in which composers use instruments to express their musical ideas and learn to create music using the common classical or popular musical language of 'western tonality'. They will develop their own style and technique.

In year two (A2), students will develop their understanding of tonality by studying a wider range of more recent styles. There will also be a strong focus on the relationship between words and music.

Careers and Further Studies
Many other subjects would go well with Music, from a wide range of humanities and languages, to mathematics and science. With a qualification in Music, students could go on to Higher Education and job possibilities include working in the music industry, teaching, performance, music therapy and composition, plus many other related areas.

General Entry Requirements
Students will need the following:

• An average GCSE points score of 4.7 calculated from your eight best GCSEs or equivalent vocational qualifications but must include GCSE Maths and English Language.
• At least five GCSEs at grade C or above which must include GCSE English Language.