GCE A Level in Music
at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form
What the college says
OCR’s A Level in Music will provide a contemporary, accessible and creative education in Music with an integrated approach to the three main elements – performing, composing and appraising. This specification will enable learners to explore performance and composition in greater detail and allow them to choose a specialism in performance or composition
What you need to get on
GCSE Music Grade 6 or above or ABRSM Grade 5 theory - merit or above. Performance skills of Grade 5 practical or above on an instrument or voice.
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
John F Kennedy Catholic School
John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hemel Hempstead
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