Music is studied at the ncn Clarendon Academy of Performing Arts and Music.
Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
Entry Requirements
'AS': at least Grade C in GCSE English. Applicants should have knowledge of Music Theory at ABRSM grade 4 standard and play a musical instrument to grade 4/5 standard
'A2': at least Grade E in 'AS' Music
An audition and completion of a theory test are also required.
Course Content
3 units at 'AS' Level, including:
- Performing: performing during the course on four occasions, which will include the performance of one of the student's own compositions
- Developing Musical Ideas: produce a portfolio of composition techniques, exercises and a composition
- Listening and Understanding
3 units at 'A2' Level, including:
- Performing: perform as a soloist or in an ensemble for a 12-15 minute recording
- Compose One 3 Minute Composition to a Chosen Brief and a Pastiche Harmony Study
- Musical Understanding: listening to music, both familiar and unfamiliar, and detailed study of 3 set works
Assessment
A combination of examinations and performance.
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course or a career in Music.