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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Music A Level

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
New Entrants who wish to join Year 12 at our school in September 2020 must compete an online application via our school website - www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Admission is based solely on actual GCSE results. No conditional offers will be made in advance of GCSE results day.

Applications to join Year 12 should be made on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

Students applying after this deadline will be eligible to join the school if they meet the criteria and there are places still available in Year 12 on the courses they wish to follow.

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have achieved:

• A minimum of 52 points across 8 GCSE subjects;

• A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature;

• The subject requirements for the A Level subjects to be studied.

All A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content. Please refer to the detailed information for each course.

It is important to take time to read the individual course requirements and specifications.

How to Apply: - Please apply via our school website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

We are not accepting applications via KentChoices.

Please check our school website for more details.

Course Summary

Music (EDUQAS)

Component 1: Performing

Component 2: Composing

Component 3: Appraising


Course Details

Component 1: Performing
Option A:
A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist.
Option B:
A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both.
Component 2: Composing
Option A:
Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition. The second composition is a free composition.
Option B:
Three compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of one different area of study, while the third composition is a free composition.
Component 3: Appraising
Three areas of study:
The Western Classical Tradition
A choice of one area of study from: Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz
A choice of one area of study from: Into the Twentieth Century, Into the Twenty-first Century

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Components 1 and 2 can be weighted according to a student’s preference/strength.

Component 1:

  • Option A: 10–12 minute performance (worth 35% of the A Level)
  • Option B: 6–8 minute performance (worth 25% of the A Level)
  • Plus a Non-examination assessment

Component 2:

  • Option A: 4–6 minute composition (worth 25% of the A Level)
  • Option B: 8–10 minute composition (worth 35% of the A Level)
  • Plus a Non-examination assessment

Component 3:

  • 2 hours 15 minutes written paper (worth 40% of the A Level)


Entry requirements

Grade 7 in GCSE Music (or instrument or vocal grade 5 if not studied at GCSE).

Your next steps...

BA in Music or Education, BA in Performing Arts, GRSM, Bmus., BSc in Music, BA in Music Technology.

Performing, Teaching, Entertainment, Recording Industry, Broadcasting, Journalism, Composing, Arts Management, Music Therapy. Instrument tuning and repairs.



For more courses like this, check our courses page.