GCE A Level in Music
at Ripon Grammar School, Ripon · school or sixth form
What the college says
The GCSE course in music is built on 3 main areas of listening, composing and performing. Students build their theoretical knowledge throughout the course and focus on the following areas of study: Musical Forms and Devices Music for Ensemble Film Music Pop Music This includes 2 set works, studied in more detail. Students will then be required to compose 2 original pieces of music and perform both solo and group pieces on their chosen instrument or voice totalling 4 minutes.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, HG4 2DG
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Ripon
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