Music
at Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is designed to continue and extend the practices established in GCSE. It is based on actual experiences and involvement in the activities of Listening, Composing and Performing, combined with studies of set works and Compositional techniques. Commitment to, and involvement in, extra-curricular musical activities is expected. These include Senior Orchestra, Senior Choir, A Cappella Choir, String Ensemble, Jazz Band, Flute Choir and occasional combined concerts with other establishments.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Music
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
Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Gloucester
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