Music
at George Abbot School, Guildford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Perform, compose and appraise music. Students will write two compositions over the course. One will be a free composition and must last for a minimum of 4 minutes in duration. The second composition will be written in response to a brief set by the exam board and must be a minimum of 1 minute in duration unless otherwise stated by the brief. Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9-4
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
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Guildford
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