Course Overview
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The AS Level / A Level Music is a Full-time Further Education course in the Sixth Form Academy (SFA), designed for students who are interested in developing their musical skills or wish to become a professional musician.
Music is a highly respected subject and can be studied alongside most subject combinations. The course has 3 units in each year. These are: Performing, Composing and Appraising. You will study a range of music from the Classical Era to the Twentieth/Twenty-First Century as well as either Musical Theatre, Rock & Pop or Jazz. You will be expected to compose two compositions each year.
You will be entitled to receive a weekly individual lesson on your chosen instrument/voice provided by the College as part of the Music Academy. A commitment to an appropriate extra curricular music group is expected and performance ability at Grade 5 standard is required by Term 2 of the academic year.
Applying for AS Levels or A Levels? Click ‘Apply Now’ on any ONE of the subjects you are interested in studying. Complete the online application form, where you will be asked to specify your other two choices. Then book an Interview appointment to meet the tutors and discuss your preferred choices.