Music

A level Music nurtures your musical ear and ability, providing you with the skills and knowledge required to create captivating compositions and performances.

You will have the opportunity to cultivate your talent as a solo performer or as part of an ensemble, whilst gaining practical and theoretical understanding of musical techniques and devices.

The course forms a natural progression from GCSE music or a Level 2 music qualification, and is taught by specialist staff who are all practising musicians.

You will combine your natural creativity with compositional techniques to create original musical compositions. You will also develop your aural perception skills and understanding of harmony, and will delve into different musical styles and contexts, whilst exploring the historical evolution of classical and popular music.

“I chose Leeds Sixth Form College as other students are more engaged than at school and want to be on the courses they have chosen.”

Progression routes

A level Music equips you with the skills needed to study music at university, pursue a music-related career and develop a lifelong appreciation of musical genres. Studying music at A level and degree level can

lead to work in the music industry as a performer, recording or sound technician, A&R exec or teacher.

Entry requirements

Grade 9-5 in GCSE Music, or grade 5 practical and grade 3 theory (or equivalent) from a registered music awarding body such as ABRSM.