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Music - A Level (2 Yrs)

at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Eastleigh · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level72 weeksFull time

What the college says

What do you enjoy? Composing, performing? Maybe you are interested in the more analytical side of music - how styles have developed, how a piece of music is constructed? Whichever is your preference, A Level Music has something for you as the course essentially comprises these three elements. Your performing and composing will be worth 60%, with an analysis paper which counts for 40%. For performing, your assessment will be a 6-8 minute recital which takes place towards the end of the first year. You will have opportunities for gaining more informal experience of playing in front of an audience before then, as well as at least one mock assessment. For composing, you'll write two pieces of music which last approximately 5-7 minutes: one will be based on a brief, and a specific musical style; the other will involve greater freedom of choice.

What you need to get on

http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/

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

  • BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE

    Chestnut Avenue, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · EASTLEIGH

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