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A-level Music

at Sir Thomas Rich'S School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Topics covered: Y12 Composing - the creation of a 2-minute piece in response to a chosen brief and one 2 minute ‘free’ composition Appraising - is the examined unit, through the study of works from Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. At AS, each Area of Study contains two Set Works. Y13 Performance - students produce an 8 minute assessed performance of a balanced programme of music. Composing - students produce two compositions; 1 free or free choice brief and 1 brief assessing technique. Appraising - is the examined unit, through the study of works from Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. At AS Level, each area of study contains two Set Works. At A Level, each Area of Study contains an additional Set Works to make three Set Works. EXAMINATION Edexcel AS Level Music Unit 1: Performing Music (30% of total AS) Unit 2: Composing (30% of total AS) Unit 3: Appraising (40% of total AS) Edexcel A2 Level Music Unit 1: Performing Music (30% of total A2) Unit 2: Composition and Technical Study (30% of total A2) Unit 3: Appraising (40% of total A2)

What you need to get on

As per current prospectus.

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

  • Sir Thomas Rich's School

    Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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