The Sixth Form at Malton - Prospectus
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MUSIC<br />
A LEVEL<br />
A level Music is an exciting course which enables you to extend your knowledge and understanding of music, to cre<strong>at</strong>e and<br />
develop your own musical ideas and to demonstr<strong>at</strong>e technical, interpret<strong>at</strong>ive and communic<strong>at</strong>ion skills through performing music.<br />
This course helps you to develop aural, theoretical and analytical skills as well as enabling you to explore significant set works<br />
and an area of study selected to suit your preferences. Studies include compositional techniques, music cre<strong>at</strong>ion, and arranging,<br />
all of which draw on your own experience and enthusiasm. In your performances, you can perform as a soloist and as a member<br />
of an ensemble. Students will also gain experience with industry standard techniques and equipment when working with music<br />
technology and production. <strong>The</strong> course touches on many genres within the world of music and teaches students to become wellrounded,<br />
high calibre musicians. A few of these include Musical <strong>The</strong><strong>at</strong>re, Pop Music, Classical Repertoire, Film Music, Jazz and<br />
Contemporary Music.<br />
Course Requirements: It is highly desirable for you to<br />
have studied Music <strong>at</strong> GCSE. As long as you are a competent<br />
musician, with a sound grasp of music theory and various<br />
musical forms and styles, the A level course could be suitable<br />
for you. Grade 5 or equivalent standard in your chosen<br />
instrument is recommended in terms of performance work.<br />
<strong>The</strong> voice does count as an instrument!<br />
Equipment:<br />
<strong>The</strong> facilities of the School Music Centre will be available<br />
to you, including practice rooms, acoustic and electronic<br />
instruments, recording facilities and computer-based<br />
composing, sequencing and not<strong>at</strong>ion software.<br />
Future Prospects:<br />
This course provides a sound prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for the study of<br />
Music in higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion, as well as providing opportunities<br />
to develop strengths and interests in a wide range of musical<br />
professions.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> Do Our Students Say:<br />
“A fun and enjoyable experience which prepares you well for<br />
the world of music.”<br />
Skills:<br />
A level music is a highly respected academic and practical<br />
course. A very important quality for all those wishing to<br />
embark on this course is a genuine interest in ALL musical<br />
styles, forms and periods. It is expected th<strong>at</strong> you will engage<br />
in listening to music on a regular basis and th<strong>at</strong> you will be<br />
involved in a number of extra-curricular musical opportunities.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Appraising music (listening, analysis and essay) 40%<br />
Performance (solo, ensemble as instrumentalist or vocalist<br />
and/or music production) 35%<br />
Composition (composition to brief/free composition) 25%<br />
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