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Music

at Stroud High School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you passionate about music? Are you eager to find out how you can improve your performing skills? Are you interested in how the musical elements are used to create compositions? If your answer is yes, then Music is the subject for you. Music opens up the world of performance and composition opportunities both at school and in county groups. You will be given the opportunity to perform in a diverse range of ensembles and to take part in all the concerts, musicals and trips on offer in this vibrant department. A level Music is aimed at students who wish to:- develop both their performance and composition skills plus develop their understanding of music; study music or a combined arts subject in higher education and pursue a vocation in music and/or the arts; broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music as part of lifelong learning. This course can lead to the study for a BMus or BA in Music or a combined arts course. If you are a particularly gifted instrumentalist or singer (Grade 8+) you could apply for a performing course at one of the conservatoires of music such as The Royal Academy of Music or The Guildhall School of Music. In addition studying music also demonstrates dedication and commitment, as well as numerous other transferable skills and qualities looked for by non-music subjects beyond sixth form if you choose not to study it further.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above at GCSE level Music. You should be able to read music notation fluently (both treble and bass clefs) plus have an understanding of basic harmony. You will be required to undertake a music notation test and are expected to have achieved a level of performing on one instrument/voice to a standard equivalent to a good pass at ABRSM Grade 5.

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

  • Stroud High School

    Beards Lane, Stroud, GL5 4HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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