A Level Music
This course allows the student to gain an in-depth understanding of music as a profession and art form and to gain confidence in their performance. This course would be well suited for a creative individual who wants to study further at a conservatory or university.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Recital tuition
- Practice rooms
- Music academies
- Music conservatories application help
Support with Application
Our tutors can provide support with applications to conservat0ries and universities.
Enjoy our Facilities
We have practice rooms and studios available for you to use, to ensure you get the most out of your College experience.
Enrichment
Our strong enrichment options include Jazz Band, Live Events, Music Technology, Rock Band, Music for Media, Vocals and Strings as well as Drama and Dance.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This course will develop your skill-set and all-round understanding of the world of music. You will learn music composition techniques from a professional composer, performance skills and music theory by studying classical, 20th century and Rock and Pop music. All of these aspects will ensure you have the relevant skills and knowledge you need to pursue your career aspirations. We are successful in getting students into several conservatoires including Guildhall, Royal Academy of Music, Leeds Conservatory, The Royal Welsh, Royal Birmingham, and Trinity Laban to study subjects such as Film Music Composition, Jazz Guitar, Composition and Performance.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will learn the central aspects of music: Performance; Composition; Analysis. You will play to a high level (you must be a grade 5 player to start the course) and will progress quickly during your time on the course. In composition, you will grow to understand the mechanics of music, how it works in terms of harmony, structure and arranging, and you will be able to recognise and talk about different styles of music. Anyone taking this course must have the ability to read music as discussions about styles and compositional techniques will all be based on notation.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
This course can be combined successfully with most other A-level subjects. It is a suitable subject for progression to a BMus Degree or to a degree course in which Music forms part of a BA. It is very useful for those intending to teach and can lead to a career in the recording industry, arts administration and performing arts.
The assessment for this course is structured with 60% being practical coursework and the remaining 40% in exams.
To study this course you will need five GCSEs at Grade 5 and Grade 5 in an English or Humanities subject.
A Grade V in a Music Performance exam (or the ability to perform at the equivalent level) is also required. GCSE Music and/or BTEC level 2 Music are also relevant subjects to attain to progress onto this course.
For your first day of College, please bring along your instrument and some manuscript paper and a pencil. For extra information please email andrewharris@truro-penwith.ac.uk.
