Music

Applications for 2027 entry open on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
Please do not submit your application before this date.
Please apply via PS16 on via our website. www.thehinckleysixthform.co.uk

Our alternative qualification in Music is a practical, creative and academic course which allows you the freedom to steer your own direction of learning whilst studying musical conventions, performances and the music industry. This course has breadth and depth, developing your skills as a performer, composer and musician.

Practical tasks include solo and ensemble contexts, developing your skills in rehearsing to prepare for a big performance. Composition tasks can be completed on iMacs using Sibelius 7 or Logic Pro, integrating technological skills. The academic tasks require you to research, analyse and evaluate your own work and specific musical concepts. These can be assessed as articles, interviews or presentations.

Music is an essential qualification for acceptance to a specialist performance programme at a music school or college or for anyone who wishes to pursue music as a career or a hobby.

Exam Board: Pearson

Assessment:

• Unit 6: Solo performance
• Unit 3: Ensemble performance
• Unit 1: Notation, theory and harmony
• Unit 2: Professional practice in the music industry
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Within the two years, there will be a combination of articles, diaries, and written responses in exam conditions as well as recordings of performances, practice sessions, presentations, interviews, tutorials and compositions.

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements plus, GCSE Music grade 4 pass or above and a keenness to perform on your instrument or as a vocalist.

Up to 56 UCAS points (equivalent of an A* at A level). Directly leads to a music college course and accepted by vast majority of colleges and universities. Provides practical knowledge and skills to be applied when working in the music sector.