Music

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 31st January 2026

Entry Requirements - For entry into year 12 to begin A Level and/or vocational courses, students must meet the minimum requirements in English and Mathematics (grade 4), however most courses require significantly higher grades in certain other GCSE subjects to access them.

How to Apply -

• Internal students – apply via Applicaa (school have emailed all students a link)
• External Students – apply using Applicaa from the Trinity School website under Sixth Form - Apply here

Students are required to study a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 subjects.

If you want to extend and develop your musical performance, your knowledge of music theory and learn how to communicate through the medium of music, then A Level Music is an ideal qualification to study. It will do this by developing your musical skills and knowledge, in order to help you to become a more confident and accomplished composer and performer of music. Whilst studying A Level Music you will be encouraged to work creatively and will have the opportunity to both learn about and use/apply music technology for both composition work and in your performances.

Skills Acquired

• Appreciation
• Creativity
• Performance
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Confidence

Students Suited To The Course
Students who are competent instrumentalists/vocalists and who have an interest in social, cultural and historical contexts.

What Other Subjects It Combines Well With
English, History, Maths, Languages, Physics

Co-curricular
Co-curricular Trips and visits
Music co-curricular clubs
Workshops
Opportunity to lead musical groups in school

Course Structure

30% Performing
30% Composing
40% Appraising (Music Theory and Set Works)

Unit Content

• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
• Music For Film
• Popular Music and Jazz
• Fusions
• New Directions
  
  
  

Performing - 8 minute (minimum) recital (solo or ensemble)Composing -
Composing - 2 compositions (one free, one brief demonstrating technique)
Appraising - 2 hour written exam

GCSE grade 6 in Music and/or grade 5 in Music Theory. Minimum grade 4 performing standard at the start of the course (grade 6 by the end).

Higher Education - Music degree, music business degree, music production degree, Conservatoire study, or any courses that require skills in teamwork and collaboration, Critical thinking and Confidence in public speaking.

Career - Professional musician, teacher, music producer, recording artist, music or artist management, music journalism, sound engineer, acoustic engineer, Religious worship leader, acoustic technician.