Music

Why Study Music?
Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. This course brings listening, performance and composition to life in new and engaging ways, with great links to the world around us. A Level Music supports progression to higher education in Music and related subjects, as well as providing all students with a platform to inspire lifelong interest and enjoyment in Music.
 

Sample Course Content:
• Appraising music - Students will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities.

• Performance- Students must perform music as an instrumentalist or vocalist in a solo and/or ensemble context.

• Component 3: Composition- Students will be required to compose two pieces of music.