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A Level Music Technology

at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Performing (30%) Students have to perform (either solo and/or ensemble) on an instrument or voice. The final recorded performance must be a minimum of 8 minutes and be at ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade VI-VIII standard. Composing (30%) Students must compose two pieces, one free composition in response to the free choice brief and one in response to a brief assessing technique. The two pieces must have a combined duration of at least 6 minutes. High quality recordings will be made of all performing and composing components and musical scores created for the compositions. Appraising (40%) The content of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language is taught through the context of six Areas of Study, each containing three Set Works This component is assessed through a 2 hour written examination.

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE

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

  • Bishop Heber High School

    Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Malpas

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