Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014
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MusicEdexcelThis course is designed for students who enjoy music and want to develop their skills in performing, composing, listening and writing about music. Students can pursue their preferred style in performing and free composition, while the written paper is based on a range of set works selected from classical, pop, film scores and world music. There are lots of opportunities to play and sing in orchestras, jazz bands and choirs. Many smaller groups (like classical ensembles and rock bands) get a chance to showcase their work in our weekly lunch time concerts. The college provides 30 minutes’ weekly free instrumental/vocal tuition to A level music students with our team of visiting music teachers. There are master classes and workshops given by professional performers, plus trips to a range of live music events. AS Level
A2 LevelA2 music develops each of these units to a higher level. The Music Department is situated in beautiful grounds on the College site in a three-storey Victorian house. Facilities include practice rooms, computer rooms for composition with Sibelius and three recording studios, as well as the Recital Room and more practice rooms in College Centre. Standard entry requirements plus Grade 5 or above in one instrument or voice. If you have not taken this exam you may be asked to audition in July. You will need the ability to read music scores confidently and therefore we prefer students to have passed Grade 5 Theory. If you do not have this qualification we will ask you to pass a simple notation test at enrolment and take an extra theory class in September. (You will have to pass Grade 5 Theory to progress to A2.) It is also preferable to have taken GCSE Music, but you may still apply without it if you are an experienced musician. Hampshire Specialist Music Course (HSMC)Edexcel A level plus ABRSM DiplomaThis course is designed for gifted young people who are thinking seriously about pursuing a career in music performance. The course is designed to help you to develop the skills, confidence and musical maturity you need to prepare for entry to conservatoire or university. We also expect you to be aiming to achieve a high grade in the A level Music qualification. Up to twelve places are offered each year. The course includes:
Standard entry requirements plus you will be asked to attendan audition in January 2014, when you will be required to perform two pieces on your first study instrument/voice (Grade 7/8 standard) and one piece on your second studyinstrument/voice, as well as listening and sight-reading tests. You are warmly invited to attend our HSMC Presentation on Monday 14th October 2013 at 6.30pm, when you can meet staff and students, hear our current students perform, look around the department and discuss the course in detail. For full details contact the music office or see our website. Please note that students take the HSMC course in addition to a full academic timetable. Music TechnologyEdexcelThis is a course which takes a practical look at Popular Music through the use of Music Technology. It has a strong practical element, with 70% of the AS grade and 60% of the A2 grade being obtained through coursework tasks. These involve the creation/recreation of pieces of popular music using multi-tracking and sequencing techniques. For AS, the final exam is based on the history and development of popular music; at A2 the exam focusses on production and analysis skills. AS LevelYou will study in detail:
Practical tasks will include sequencing a given score using Apple’s Logic and Native Instruments’ Komplete software packages, making a multi-track recording in the studio, and creating an arrangement of a given piece of music in a style prescribed by the exam board. A2 LevelYou will study in detail:
Practical tasks will include sequencing, multi-track recording and composition using Music Technology. The A2 course will give you the opportunity to reallydevelop the skills you acquired at AS, the composition task in particular will give you the chance to demonstrate your abilities as a musician and producer. The multitrack recording task will involve you running a series of recording sessions, managing musicians, and producing a piece of work of professional studio quality. The ability to work independently, in a logical manner and with excellent time-management skills is therefore essential. Standard entry requirements, plus you will need to have all of the following:
You will need the ability to read music notation confidently, and we therefore prefer students to have passed Grade 5 theory. If you do not have this qualification you will be required to pass a short theory test at enrolment. Directory: prospectus prospectus -> State school prospectus -> Prospectus ms/MPhil/llm shari’ah/Phd programmes Download 229.69 Kb. Share with your friends:
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