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Music

at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music students will study performance, composition, theory & harmony, and discover a wide range of music from across the globe. The balance between academic and practical study is fundamental to the course. Students will be able to develop their creativity through study of a range of composers across a wide variety of genres, implementing the theories and methods learnt in their own compositions. Students will have the opportunity to perform in a wide range of venues, as well as taking lead roles in school ensembles.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in Music, Grade 5 ABRSM theory, Grade 6 ABRSM equivalent in either 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

  • The Thomas Hardye School

    Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dorchester

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