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. 3 Be part of a small group with a real focus on your individual needs and aspirations.

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.

Notable Bablake Alumni

Many 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.