IGCSE/GCSE Music at grade A or 7, or Grade 5 Practical and Theory (or equivalent knowledge and skills). Pupils should be committed instrumentalists and/or singers, performing at a a minimum level of ABRSM Grade 5 level (or equivalent)
Studying A level Music allows you to take your ability to perform, compose and appraise a wide range of music to the next level of sophistication and depth.
The Cambridge International A level Music (9483) course provides you with the opportunity to continue your journey as a musicologist, a composer and a performer. As at GCSE level, you will perform, create and listen to music in different styles and contexts, although at a greater level of mastery. This particular course is organised into modules, including a portfolio of coursework and an examination which are completed in Year 12, and an extended portfolio of coursework which is completed in Year 13. The modules available in Year 13 allow pupils to pick specialisms of their preference, choosing two modules from a choice of performing, composing and research.
External assessment takes place in both Year 12 and Year 13.
Studying A Level Music most directly prepares you for future study in Music, or in each of the three areas of the course. Apart from developing broadly as a musician, this qualification will promote and extend your skills of analysis, presentation, creativity, collaboration, and communication, which are sought after skills in both undergraduate and professional environments.