| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
AS/A2 Music
Examination Board: OCR
AS Code: H142 A2 Code: H542 |
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
An exciting and expressive course,
channelling creativity and developing an enviable range of
academic skills; individuality is encouraged and the focus
is very much on the growth and maturity of the students as
all-round musicians, preparing them for a wide range of careers
and/or pastimes.
The trio of disciplines: performance,
composition & historical study. Students will develop
skills, knowledge and understanding across a wide spectrum
of music history, along with the techniques to make them credible
and confident performers and composers. |
| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
It is advisable to have achieved grade
5 both on an instrument/voice and music theory. GCSE music is
not essential, but will have provided opportunities for students
to experience performance and composition. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
|
Performance: Externally examined
live performance in school.
Composition: Internally marked coursework then moderated.
Historical study: 2-hour written exam in June.
Diverse range of tasks, exercises
and mock exam situations. The staff pride themselves on the
variety of approaches – adapted every year to suit the
individual needs and learning styles of the students. |
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
KS5 always have access to facilities
in school, but it is a distinct advantage to have music software
(such as Sibelius) at home or on a laptop.
Students would also be expected to take private instrumental
lessons on their chosen performance discipline, these can be
provided by the school, or organised privately |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study
What support will I receive
Where can I get further information
|
Stratford Academy of Music
Every possible opportunity for support is given in addition
to course lessons – including one-to-one meetings and
an email support network.
www.ocr.org.uk |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
Each year students go on to study
Music, Music Technology and Musical Theatre at degree level.
Students are fully prepared for the move to further education
and are supported and advised by staff as to appropriate courses
and universities.
Universities and employers value Music A-level for its breadth
of skills and production of confident and independent students.
Thought about a career…?
| Orchestral Performer |
Sound Technician
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| Studio
Engineer |
Radio
Presenter
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| Tour Manager |
Accompanist
|
| West End Actor |
Dancer
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| Pop Star |
Publisher/Arranger
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| Band Manager |
Music Editor
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| Backing Vocalist
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Music Psychologist
|
| Orchestral Secretary |
Instrumentalist
|
| Cabaret Artist |
Music Advisor
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| Remix Artist |
Opera Singer
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| Concert Organiser
|
Session
Musician
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| Composer |
Music Critic
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| Music Producer |
Music Therapist
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| Music Journalist
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Or even
Music Teacher!
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