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This course will provide you with a balanced and interrelated course of study covering a wide academic and practical understanding of music.

Why should I choose Music?

You will learn skills that will help you in any career in music. These careers may include:

  • Performers
  • Teachers
  • Therapists
  • Composers
  • Journalists
  • Administrators
  • Music Technician

There are also benefits to be gained for anyone considering a career involving communication and management skills

What will I study?

You will develop your understanding of music for an exam testing your listening and analytical skills

You will have the opportunity to compose your own music ; and of course you will have to perform, both individually and within groups or ensembles of various sizes

You will consider a range of music including:

  • Classical
  • Popular
  • World and Folk
  • Music for television and film

Huish Extra

You will find that your particular interest in music, there will be an enrichment activity that suits you. These include Swing Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band and many chamber ensembles. There are countless opportunities for performance, both formal and informal, throughout the year.