26 Music A Level Music A Level offers a comprehensive exploration of musical theory and practice. You will analyse diverse musical styles, from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions, developing your critical listening skills. The composition module lets you explore creation of your own music, while the performance module encourages you to refine your instrumental or vocal abilities. This course emphasises understanding music in its historical and cultural context, fostering a well-rounded musical education. Expect to delve into set works, develop your compositional portfolio, and perform to a high standard, preparing you for further study or a career in music. Course Overview Music A Level is assessed, through both written exams and performance sat at the end of Year 13, and through coursework, over the course of the two years. Paper 1: Written exam worth 40% and focuses on set work analysis and music theory. Paper 2: Performance is worth 30% of the overall grade and is assessed through a 12-minute recital Independent Project (NEA): Composition worth 30%, including one free choice composition, and a composition-based task Assessment The self-disciplined nature of the study of music makes musicians highly sought after for a wide range of careers, however, performance, composition, and production are more traditional routes. Beyond that music can take you into careers in education, sound engineering and arts administration. Where could it take you? Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including English and Maths. Performance standard needs to be grade 5 standard and a grade 4 in GCSE Music is preferred. You should aim to be grade 5 theory standard at the start of the course.
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