Music

Which course should I pick?

The Music A Level course offers a diverse exploration of musical languages within their cultural and historical contexts. Students are immersed in a well-rounded curriculum covering European Art music, popular and contemporary music, and Musical Theatre. This course is 100% externally assessed.

The UAL Diploma in Music Performance and Production course is equivalent to 1 A Level. The course emphasises performance, production, composition, musicianship, and music business skills. Units range from foundational principles to collaborative projects and individual projects. The vocational courses are assessed continuously and are assignment-based.

Our Music courses have a strong emphasis on creativity and the development of musical talents. They provide students with opportunities to explore their artistic expression and cultivate their musical abilities. The courses integrate both performance and production skills, ensuring that students gain a well-rounded understanding of the practical aspects of music. With access to professional-standard equipment and facilities, students are able to be in a stimulating learning environment. What’s more, collaboration between students is highly encouraged and integral to all of the music courses fostering teamwork and communication amongst fellow musicians.

Where can Music take me?

Students will successfully acquire a thorough understanding of music as a practical, intellectual and creative subject. Students will be well prepared for going on to study Music at Universities, Selecting Universities, Music College or Conservatoires. In addition, music combines well and contrasts with Mathematics and Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Media Studies and other Arts subjects. As such, it is accepted as an academic subject for entrance to higher education if you wish to pursue other courses. 

By studying Music, you can gain transferable and employability skills that are valued by a whole range of employers and universities such as: 

• Creative development: development of music skills
• Time management and organisation: planning and overseeing projects
• Analytical skills: self-analysis and reflection
• Teamwork and communication: participating in collaborative projects, ensembles and performances with peers
• Presentation: the ability to present yourself and your achievements effectively

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As a music student at QMC, our practice rooms are open all day every day for your use! We have three concerts a year, Autumn, Spring and the Performing Arts Christmas Concert which features singing, dancing and acting (and Christmas Carols). You might perform solos or ensemble pieces in these. You’ll definitely be singing or playing in the carols! We also run the Pit Band for our big musical in January. This is performed by our full time Performing Arts classes but they need a live band….and no we can’t tell you what it is yet! We also have a number of other ensembles in the Music Department, depending on what instruments people play. In recent years these have included Barber Shop, String Quartet, Recorder Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble.

There are also a wide range of enrichments at QMC that will amplify what you learn in the classroom. Enrichments include:

• Instrumental/ Singing Lessons
• Music Theory
• Performing Arts Auditions Preparation 
• QMC Records

Students are also able to go on trips to concerts, musicals and more. Students will also have the opportunity to go on the Performing Arts trip to New York in the summer. View more enrichment opportunities here.

QMC NY Trip

QMC Students With Celebrity Eddie Redmayne

Students In New York With QMC Performing Arts Deapartment

QMC Students In New York In A Theatre Show

QMC Students Enjoying Their Meal In New York

QMC Students At A Workshop

QMC Students At A Workshop In New York

QMC Students At A Broadway Show

QMC Performing Arts Trip To New York

QMC New York Workshop

QMC Performing Arts New York Trip

New York Workshop with QMC Students

Fun facts

• The arts create independent learners and develop students emotional intelligence. They require the students to set their own agenda from within themselves, rather than follow set topics as in other subjects. They have to make independent decisions all the way, and be self-critical. They also need to be brave in exposing their creations, and accept criticism. Working in teams makes students into effective communicators.
•  Arts ‘reach the parts other subjects can’t reach.’ The arts develop the broader dimensions of the human being – mind, body and soul. The arts can express the inexpressible and make sense of things that otherwise do not seem to. This can be very fulfilling and helps us function as human beings – which can only be good for society as a whole.
•  Arts ‘reach the students other subjects can’t reach.’ Teachers find arts subjects particularly beneficial for two groups: those who struggle with traditional subjects and those who are high achieving. Less academic students can become defeatist if they feel they can’t achieve: drama, music or art can be the place they blossom. With studious students, the arts can bring them out of themselves and be a release.

Any Questions?

The Head of Department, Steve Gallagher will be happy to help.

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