Music A Level
at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course aims to nurture and develop a lifelong love of music, which is one of the most individual forms of self-expression. The A Level will be delivered through activities which combine the three main areas of music: Performance, Composition and Appraisal. Music students are open minded and interested; they have a talent for performance and a commitment to practice and additional instrumental lessons. Our A-Level musicians are often the backbone of our performances at The Elizabethan, and have helped us to achieve the prestigious Gold Arts Mark Award. Many of our former students have maintained links with us.
What you need to get on
GCSE Music Grade 5 or BTEC Distinction (if taken) or the ability to perform at Grade 5 minimum
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 Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Retford
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