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Music

at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This specification will provide candidates with the knowledge and experience required for all forms of Further and Higher Education. It will give them understanding, and encourage the appreciation of many music genres in many contexts. The areas of study are chosen for their interest to all candidates and with much scope to use music technology if desired. Component 1: Appraising Music Three areas of study will be covered, enabling students to engage with the three central activities of Listening, Analysis and Contextual Understanding. 1. Western Classical Tradition 1650 – 1910 2. Music for Media 3. Music for Theatre Component 2: Performance Solo and/or ensemble performing as an instrumentalist and/or vocalist and/or music production. Component 3: Composition • Composition 1: Composition to a brief • Composition 2: Free composition

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5, including a Music or Grade 5 theory and/or Grade 5 in chosen instrument /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

  • St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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