Music

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE MUSIC?

Many of you who enjoy music and allow it to play an important role in your life already have the necessary skills to succeed at this level. These skills are performing at grade 6+ level and the ability to read music fluently in at least two different clefs. The course enables students to set their own agenda rather than follow set topics as in other subjects. Music helps to develop the broader dimensions of the human being – mind, body and soul and can express the inexpressible. This can be very fulfilling and helps us function as human beings – which can only be good for society as a whole.

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?

Extend and develop your performing skills through increasing your familiarity and knowledge of the repertoire for your chosen instrument(s). Learn how to write for instrument(s) and/or voices efficiently and how to develop musical ideas within chosen forms and structures. To encourage the development of listening and analysing skills, you will study scores which enable you to understand and appreciate aspects of music related to the Areas of Study.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

This is a full linear course so the assessment of your knowledge and understanding of the whole course takes place at the end of two years of study.

HOW WILL I LEARN?

By practising and rehearsing different types of music and composing a piece of coursework.  Also, by studying a group of set pieces and listening to a wide range of musical styles.  

WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP?

It provides transferable skills such as self-management, creativity, data analysis, performance, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

WHAT COULD A QUALIFICATION IN MUSIC LEAD TO?

Many of our students progress onto a Music degree at prestigious music colleges such as: The Royal Northern College of Music, Royal College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Trinity College of Music, Leeds College of Music and The Birmingham Conservatoire. Music is a useful subject for a variety of different careers, not just for those wishing to pursue a career in music, and many of our students also go on to study a wide range of other courses at university. Many employers now actively seek those who have studied the arts. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 6 in GCSE Music AND performing skills at grade 6 or above (ABRSM, Trinity or Rock School). You must also be able to read treble and bass clefs fluently.
We will accept applications from students who have ABRSM Grade 5 Theory and performance skills at grade 6 (ABRSM, Trinity or Rock School)