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Qualification: A Level Courses
Please note that we contribute to the cost of your private music tuition.
- Music is a highly regarded A Level amongst universities.
- An excellent grounding in music to prepare you for music degrees.
- Varied lessons and activities due to the 3 contrasting principal components: performing, composing, appraising. 60% of the course is completed before the final exam period.
- Excellent for self-confidence with ample performing opportunities and the chance to work with other talented music students.
- Making music with others improves your interpersonal and communication skills and looks great on your CV!
- Ideal class sizes: 8-12 learners is typical and provides a good balance between getting individual help from the teacher whilst allowing for collaboration and group work
- The College finances lessons for one instrument or voice. Up to £20.20 for a 30-minute lesson and up to 28 half-hour lessons for a Year 12 learner (23 for a Year 13 learner).This equates to £565.60 in Year 12 and £464.60 in Year 13.
- There is a series of concerts throughout the year at the College. Each year the Heartfield-Wharam competition allows learners to compete for a £150 prize.
- Learners will all participate in a composition workshop, and present at the annual Composition Exhibition showcase.
- The department is very well equipped with the latest Apple Macs running the most recent Logic X and Sibelius software. These are used extensively for composing work. Learners can access the computer lab at any time during the day
- There is a well-equipped studio where learners will learn the basics of recording.
- The are 3 practice rooms available for learners to practise and compose in as well as several pianos including a grand piano in the theatre.
- An experienced accompanist is available to rehearse student performances for both the A level performances and any external exams.
- Learners’ musical education is supplemented with ABRSM theory grades: exam entry paid for by the College. (All learners do grade 5 theory if not taken, with option to continue to higher grades).
- Many of our learners go on to study music at conservatoire or university.
Solihull Sixth Form College is a popular choice for A level Music for young people in Solihull and Birmingham.
This information is correct for entry in September 2025.
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