A Level Music (GCE2Y)
at Gillingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Music opens up a world of music through the detailed study of a diverse range of pieces and songs. You will study the history of music (from the renaissance period through to the present day), the principles of composition, along with developing your practical ability. You will develop analysis skills that allow you to see how music works and link this to the music which you listen to, compose and perform. As well as those who enjoy being creative with performance and composition, it is also for those who enjoy the intellectual rigour of research and analysis, whilst also developing skills in essay writing and critical thinking.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Music
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
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Gillingham
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