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Linear 'A' Level Music

at Caistor Grammar School, Market Rasen · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The new ‘A’ Level examination in Music is linear and is 100% externally assessed, and consists of one written examination paper and two non-examined assessment components. There are three elements to this exam:- 1. Performing Students must perform and record a solo or ensemble recital with a minimum of 8 minutes of repertoire. Performances must be recorded after 1 March in the year of certification. A minimum of 2 people must be at the recital. One must be the teacher. 2. Composing Students must study composition and compositional techniques. A total of two compositions must be submitted. One must be composed to a brief set by the exam board and the second can be either a free composition or also composed to a suggested brief. The composition must be at least 4 minutes in duration. Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes. 3. Appraising This will be a written examination lasting 2 hours Students will study, analyse and appraise Music in a variety of styles. They will develop a wider knowledge of the elements, context and harmonic language, enabling them to develop into confident musicians. Students will apply their knowledge of set works through the context of six areas of study: Instrumental Music Music for Film Popular Music and Jazz Fusions New Directions Vocal Music Jazz, Fusion, New Directions

What you need to get on

All applicants will have at least a GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It will also be required to have gained 4 GCSE passes at either 9-6 (B in GCSE Tech), with a minimum of a grade 6 (B in Tech) in each of the subjects to be studied at A level. Additionally, applicants will have to meet the minimum requirements for individual subjects as set out in the Sixth Form prospectus.

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

  • Caistor Grammar School

    Church Street Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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