Head of Department
Ms S Mitchell, BA (Hons), QTS
A Level Course Outline
A Level Music provides students with an opportunity to further develop their skills as a musician through performing, composing and listening and analysing music. A level Music can lead to further musical study at degree level. However, the skills developed through studying music, such as self-discipline, cooperation and high level analysis skills, are greatly valued on all degree courses and by employers .
Higher Education and Career Opportunities
A Level Music prepares students for the challenges
of a Music degree at university or music college and can lead to other areas of Music study, such as Music Therapy and Arts administration. A Music qualification shows that students are highly motivated and can take the initiative and work well with others. Universities and future employers favour A Level Music because of the range of skills involved. The qualification can help in applying for jobs or courses for which these are desirable characteristics.
Course Content
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Examination Board |
AQA |
Full details of the specification and assessment criteria can be found on the AQA website |
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A Level |
Component 1: Appraising Music 40%
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Western Classical Music 1650-1910 (compulsory) |
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Component 2: Performance 35%
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The course provides opportunities for students to develop performance skills on their chosen instrument or voice. Students will focus on developing technique and musical interpretation and performances can in any genre. |
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Component 3: Composition 25%
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During the course students will develop a range of composition skills and techniques. |
Curriculum Programmes of Study
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Year |
Cycle | Content |
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Year 12 |
Cycle 1 |
Introduction to composition |
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Cycle 2 |
Composition and performance work |
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Cycle 3 |
Composition and performance work |
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Year 13
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Cycle 1 |
Composition and performance work |
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Cycle 2 |
Revision: Music for Media, Baroque Solo Concerto, The Operas of Mozart, Romantic Piano Music, Music for Theatre |
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Cycle 3 |
Revision of all areas of study |
