Course Level: |
AS & A2 Level |
| Length of Course: |
AS One-year, which can be extended to the full A Level by completing the second year.
A2 Two years. |
Examination Board:
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AQA
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Description of Course: |
This course is tailor-made to suit the specific aspects of music at which the student excels. These may include performance, musical history and analysis, or musical techniques. The A Level course consolidates and develops skills and interest acquired in general music-making. A general aural paper is an integral part of the course.
Compulsory Elements: Aural, harmony or composition, history, practical work.
AS
Performing
Composition techniques
Listening and understanding
A2
Composition or recital
Performing during the course
Analysing music |
Possible Career Pathways: |
| Orchestral work, selling instruments/music, piano tuning, instrument maker, teaching, recording, librarian work or studio work, any work requiring a specialist musical knowledge. |
Further Advice: |
| Read the specification and consult the Head of Music in your school. It is essential that you have or are working towards, with a view to taking Grade 5 Level music theory. |
Course Work Placement: |
| N/A |
Course Entry Guidelines: |
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Course Additional Information: |
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