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GCE A Level in Music

at Chesham Grammar School, Chesham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A Level involves recital performance and composition at a high level, historical study and analysis of set pieces and the study of harmony and counterpoint. It has a high percentage of coursework, allowing students to continue to excel in practical music making and composition while the rest of the course gives them the opportunity to extend their analytical skills and develop fully as academic musicians. Independent learning is encouraged by letting the students choose two strands of set works. Students can thus tailor their studies to suit their interests, and, importantly, their higher education plans

What you need to get on

GCSE Music Grade 7 Grade 5 Theory and at least Grade 5 practical (ideally Grade 6) It is essential that students are able to read music in both the bass and treble clefs. Please note that Post-16, it is very important that all students have an instrument teacher and follow a course of guided study on their instruments.

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

  • Chesham Grammar School

    White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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