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GCE A Level in Music

at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Music is an academic course but has a strong performing element to it. It has been designed to provide a logical follow on from GCSE, with the three aspects of performing, composing and appraising reflected in the three units of the course. Component 1: Performing: externally assessed 25%/35% of the qualification • A public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital lasting 8 or 12 minutes • Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble Component 2 Composing: externally assessed 25%/35% of the qualification • Total of two or three compositions, one to a brief set by Eduqas and one either free composition or also to a brief. • Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 or 8 minutes. Component 3: Appraising: 40% of the qualification • A detailed study of three areas of music, including essay writing and analysis of specific pieces Assessment Overview One written paper of 2¼ hours, comprising 3 Sections, A, B and C Section A: Development of the Symphony 1750 - 1900 Section B: Jazz 1920 – 1960 Section C: Into the 20th Century This two-year course would provide a suitable foundation if you want to study Music at a higher education establishment. Music is generally accepted as a third A Level in any university offer (sometimes the breadth it demonstrates is a distinct plus).

What you need to get on

Grade 7 in Music and strong commitment to extra-curricular music at RGS

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

  • The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

    Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

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