A Level Music
at King Edward Vi College Stourbridge · college
What the college says
Music develops practical skills in performing and composing as well as much deeper engagement with music history, theory and analysis. The core repertoire studied is classical music from 1750–1930, plus some musical theatre, but students can also perform and compose in a wide range of other styles.
What you need to get on
Two of the following three: Grade 5 level on instrument or voice, Knowledge of basic music theory (equivalent to ABRSM Grade 3), GCSE music grade 5.
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
King Edward VI College
King Edward VI College Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stourbridge
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