A Level Music Technology

In AS Level Music Technology, you will develop skills in:
• sequencing pop and classical music
• arranging pop/jazz music for small groups of instrumentalists
• score production
• multi-track recording techniques
• identifying different styles of rock and pop music
• identifying recording techniques

In A2 Level Music Technology, you will learn further skills in:
• recording and producing your own track
• sampling
• composition for film/tv
• studio recording
• score production
• film music (incorporating the study of 2 set pieces)
There is no assessed performance work at either level; however, basic keyboard skills are an advantage. Students are expected to perform with a band or ensemble over the course – this can be school based or home based. The majority of the course is practical work with 10 pieces of coursework completed over the two year course. Students will need to be well motivated and organised. Churchill Community School runs Cubase software on PC’s for sequencing work and Sibelius for score production. Recording work is completed on digital 8 track recorders (portable) and on a 16 track Protools system within the professional recording studio in the Performing Arts building. Course entrance requirement is GCSE Music or suitable keyboard and notation skills.