Music A Level
Examining Board: Eduqas
Overview
The word “Music” covers a huge range of different styles, and each one of us has our own preferences and interests. The Eduqas A Level specification recognises this through the varied areas of study and the choice of routes through the course, allowing our students to play to their creative strengths.
Course Content
A Level Music has the following topics:
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The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) including two set works and wider listening
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Jazz. You will cover a broad range of wider listening into different jazz genres including Ragtime, Dixieland, Big Bag, Bebop and Cool Jazz.
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Into the 20th Century, including two set works and wider listening
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Performance Recital
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Composition Coursework
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English and Maths).
Grade 6 in GCSE Music and a minimum standard of Grade 6 in your principal instrument.
How is it Assessed?
NEA Coursework: Component 1 - Performance; Component 2 - Composition (60%)
Exam Paper: Component 3 - Listening and Appraising (40%)
Future Pathways with Music
Students who study A Level Music may look to progress to university or specialist Music Conservatoires. The study of music may also lead to professional performer or composer opportunities, or exploration of other arts industry professions such as Music Business, Events Management and Music Publishing. Teaching is another very popular route musicians may take, whether this be private peripatetic teaching, or gaining a PGCE to qualify for classroom teaching.
In the future, creativity will always be one of the most important and in-demand skills at work. This means creative subjects like Music become even more relevant to young people to give you the chance to succeed – whatever your ambition.
