A Level Music

Music A level provides an excellent all-round education in the varied aspects of music making.

Practical music-making is integral to this course. Skill areas cover performing and composing as well as aural, harmony and historical analysis. It is a creative subject which provides opportunities to work in your own preferred styles, while retaining a focus on traditional Western classical music. 

The course has a large coursework element which enables you to work at length and in detail on your coursework submissions. Practical music making is integral to the course; solo and/or ensemble playing is required so you must have regular lessons with a suitably qualified professional on your main instrument or voice.

Within the department, there is an excellent and varied extracurricular programme including the following groups: chamber choir, College choir, folk/roots group, Vox Pop, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra and wind orchestra. You are required to be part of at least two of these groups.

Professional musicians provide coaching for instrumental award ensembles and there are regular extension events including trips to concerts/operas, workshops, careers talks, university talks and concert tours.

"I love music at Hills because every lesson is great fun, working with others on a variety of pieces. I'm always in the music block at lunch playing and singing in all sorts of groups." ROSS, Music student.