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Music

at Maiden Erlegh School, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Unit 1 Performing - either solo and/or ensemble. Unit 2 - Composing. Unit 3 - Appraising. Across the two years, students will study six different areas of study each containing three set works. They will analyse each of the pieces and listen to a variety of pieces related to the set works. Areas of study: 1. Vocal music. 2. Instrumental music. 3. Music for film. 4. Popular music and jazz. 5. Fusions. 6. New directions.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE�s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, a grade 5 in Music and Grade 5 in musical instrument.

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

  • Maiden Erlegh School

    Silverdale Road Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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