Music
Exam Board: OCR | Director of Performing Arts: Ms V Bradley
Top three reasons to choose Music 1 Music could be your unique
selling point – stand out from the crowd.
2 Use your academic and creative skills in equal combination.
What grades and skills do students need to study Music? Success at GCSE Music and instrumental/vocal skill of at least grade 5/6 ABRSM at the start of the course.
Modules/subject areas covered • Composition • Historical study aural and analysis • Performance
What next? There are many avenues open to the aspiring musician, including: Professional musician, orchestral player, conductor, composer, teacher, chamber musician, community musician, media/broadcasting, music librarian, arts administration.
3 Be part of a small group with
a real focus on your individual needs and aspirations.
Notable BKHS Bablake Alumni Many BKHS Bablake students have made a successful career in music including: Tim Williams: Organist and resident musician for the Iona community, regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4. Olivia Broadfield: has released three albums, her compositions have featured on Grey’s Anatomy and 90210. Ryuko Ried: Baroque violinist and leader of Amsterdam Corelli Collective. Lois French: Head of undergraduate studies at Royal Northern College of Music. Julian West: Head of Community Outreach at Royal Academy of Music. Josh Sood: Assistant Musical Director for Dr Dolittle UK tour.
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