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A Level Music

at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A level Music builds on the knowledge and skills gained from GCSE Music as well as musical experience gained outside the classroom. It recognises the interdependence of different aspects of musical activity. A level Music provides a sound preparation for the study of music in higher education, as well as providing opportunities to develop strengths and interests leading to music related and other careers. It helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, research, communication and team-work. Candidates which achieve A*-B at A level are typically performing at a grade 8 standard in year 13.

What you need to get on

Minimum of a 6 grade at GCSE music or its equivalent. Grade 6 or higher practical qualification either as a singer or as an instrumentalist, a grade 5 theory qualification, and be a confident performer. You should also be musically literate; it is expected that students are fluent in reading both treble and bass clefs and have some experience of music dictation. All A level students should be actively engaged in playing in music ensembles both inside and outside of school.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

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