INTRODUCTION

• To provide opportunities for candidates to develop a range of skills, knowledge andunderstanding in music, embracing creative, interpretative, historical and analytical aspects of the subject.
• To provide a context for personal growth through the diversity of serious study in music, and thereby promote academic independence and self discipline, broaden intellectual and emotional responses, stimulate critical discrimination and heighten social and cultural awareness.

Entry Requirements
GCSE Music Grade B or above OR The ability to read music fluently and the ability to play an instrument to Grade 5 standard by the time of the examination. A good standard of English is required.

Content
AS: Three units each worth 33.3% of total AS mark, 16.7% of total A level mark.
Unit G351 - Performing
Present a varied solo performance lasting 8 minutes, then discuss your performance.
Unit G352 - Coursework
Composing 1A - Present portfolio of written harmony in many different styles
Composing B - Compose for 4 to 10 instruments or an arrangement of a song.

Unit G353 - Introduction to Historical Study with examination
A detailed study of a work by Bach, Mozart and Schubert as well as Jazz by Jelly Roll Morton, Count Basie and Miles Davies.

A2: Three units each worth 16.7% of total A2 mark
Unit G354 - Performing Interpretation
Fifteen minute performance and Viva Voce
Unit G355 - Coursework
Composing 2 - Harmonise Chorales in the style of J S Bach and a vocal composition
Unit G356 - Historical and Analytical Studies with examination
Either Music for the Stage: Purcell / Wagner / Bernstein or Popular Music: Beatles / Queen / Norah Jones

Looking Further Ahead
In the past 3 years, students have been accepted to study Music and Music Therapy at University. Music A Level also shows you have a broad base of interest and knowledge in combination with the other A Levels selected and is looked on favourably by universities during their selection process.

Music A Level leads to work as a professional musician, teacher, journalist, work in the Civil Service, sound recording engineer and producer for record companies and the BBC.