Music

The Music Department at Thomas More School is continually growing in regards to examination results and student enrichment opportunities. The Department consists of a small team who are committed to working together.

The Department creates regular opportunities for students to perform including the Carol Concert, Spring Concert, Music Evenings, Mass and Liturgies. These, as well as a variety of other music clubs including two choirs, enables a range of students to demonstrate their talent. Students also have an opportunity to perform in front of an audience in our informal and formal concerts

Year 12 & 13 A Level Music (Eduqas):

This is for anyone who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music. According to which Areas of Study and options you choose, you could follow a route which focuses mainly on classical music or popular music. A Level Music is a subject drawing on many transferrable skills. It allows creativity in terms of composition and performance and the academic ability of studying music history and being able to appraise music.

Music is a highly regarded academic subject whether you take it with a view to career in music or as an additional A Level subject. Most people study music because they have a passion and love of the subject! The course demands performing, composing, listening and analytical skills in almost equal measure. You will improve your skills in performing and composing in a range of styles. You will also listen to a wide variety of music and develop a more informed appreciation of how and why it was written and/or performed. We also encourage students to get involved in extra-curricular activities in order to enrich their subject knowledge.

Qualifications and Pathways: Music is a subject that draws on many transferrable skills. It is a subject that allows creativity in terms of composition and performance and the academic ability of studying music history and being able to appraise music. Music is a highly regarded academic subject whether you take it with a view to career in music or as an additional A Level subject. Most people study music because they have a passion and love of the subject!

Mr C Fowler (Head of Music)