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Contents 1 Courses 1.1 GCSE 1.2 A Level 1.2.1 Why Study Music? 1.2.2 Course Structure 1.2.3 Study Help 1.2.4 Careers/University 1.3 International Baccalaureate 1.4 Scottish Standard Grade 1.5 Scottish Higher 2 University 2.1 The Course 2.2 Applying 2.3 Personal Statements 3 Study Help 3.1 Revision notes 4 Other Info 5 Discussions 6 Also See

Courses

GCSE

At GCSE music contains, both practical and theoretical components. Students will be expected to listen to, perform and compose pieces of music on the practical side.

Read 'GCSE Music' for the full guide to this subject at GCSE.

A Level

Why Study Music?

Course Structure

There are various A level music courses set by a plethora of exam boards. Whilst they tend to differ on a number of levels (and change syllabus with relative frequency) there are elements that are at least similar in each course. The mainstay of A level harmony is harmonisation of choral melodies in the style of Bach. This standard musical task requires an elementary understanding of voice-leading principles, tonality, cadence, and idiomatic style. Most A level courses will also require students to present compositions (for a variety of instruments and in traditional forms) as well as performance (at approximately grade VIII ABRSM standard). Further to this, there are generally historical (art music), analytic, and aural components to the course.

OCR

Music 3872/7872

Study Help

The Rhinegold listening books are really helpful. They're in the style of the actual exams (Edexcel), and have answers at the back as well.

Careers/University

International Baccalaureate

Scottish Standard Grade

Scottish Higher

University

The Course

Applying

Personal Statements

Study Help

Revision notes

Other Info

Discussions

Also See