A Level Music

Course Information

Music is a practical subject and gives you the power to engage with music more deeply as a performer, composer and listener.

The study of music requires self-discipline, commitment and good communication skills - all are attributes that employers or universities value.

Performance, listening and analysis, composition and elements of harmony, and so broadens your music knowledge and understanding and opens up new areas of the subject which are not covered at GCSE.

 

Course Content

Topic Include:

• Performance
• Composition
• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
• Film Music
• Pop and Jazz
• Fusions
• New Directions

 

Entry Requirements

ALL TRINITY SIXTH FORMERS NEED

5 GCSES GRADES 4-9

GRADE 5/6 MINIMUM FOR A LEVELS

GRADE 4/5 MINIMUM FOR BTEC

FOR MUSIC

IN ADDITION, YOU ALSO NEED AT LEAST A GRADE 5 IN MUSIC AND TO SING OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT AT APPROXIMATELY GRADE 5 LEVEL

 

Future Careers

Musician, Sound Engineer, Music Producer, Composer, Music Therapist, Musicologist