Part of our Sixth Form programme for online students following the British curriculum

Why Study A Level Music With Us?

A Level Music is an enriching and intellectually stimulating course that nurtures students’ creativity, discipline, and musical understanding. At Oxford Online School, this programme supports aspiring performers, composers, and scholars in developing their skills within a rigorous academic environment rooted in the British curriculum.

Ideal for online learners, homeschoolers, and international students, this course provides both depth and flexibility for those passionate about music and performance.

Real-Time Support From UK-Based Music Teachers

All lessons are delivered live by experienced UK-based music teachers who blend academic rigour with creative exploration. Our approach follows the flipped learning model: students engage with material ahead of class so that lessons focus on application, analysis, and collaboration.

All full-time A Level students are automatically enrolled in our UPP (University Preparation and Progression) programme. This includes:

• One-to-one academic mentoring
• Participation in our Cosmopolitan Future extracurricular programme
• Completion of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which is compulsory for all full-time students

Our academic mentors work closely with the Music faculty to provide tailored support and ensure students are involved in extracurricular musical opportunities such as virtual recitals, ensemble collaborations, and composition showcases.

What You’ll Study

A Level Music combines analytical, practical, and creative elements. Students explore:

• Performance – developing repertoire, technique, and stage presence
• Composition – writing original pieces in different styles and forms
• Musical Analysis – studying set works across genres and time periods
• Aural Skills – training in listening, recognition, and musical judgement
• Music History – exploring the social and cultural contexts of music

Students also build a portfolio of work and prepare for performance assessments under the guidance of their teacher.

Exam Board & How You’ll Be Graded

Oxford Online School follows the Pearson Edexcel A Level Music specification. This qualification includes both practical and written components:

• Performance (externally assessed recital)
• Composition (submitted portfolio)
• Listening and Appraising (written examination)

To ensure excellence across all components, our provision includes:

• Weekly performance and composition assignments
• Termly assessments and project feedback
• Mock examinations with individual guidance

Our tutors provide expert support to help students excel in musical creativity, technique, and academic interpretation.

Structured Online Learning With Excellent Results

Our structured online approach combines real-time musical instruction with one-to-one guidance and performance feedback. Lessons are never recorded – every session is live and interactive.

We provide:

• Small class sizes with specialist support
• Academic mentoring via the UPP programme
• Flipped learning to maximise lesson creativity
• Weekly composition/performance homework
• Termly assessments and mock exams
• Participation in music-based extracurricular activities and student recitals

This programme is designed for learners who seek to balance academic study with personal artistic development.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Online students passionate about music performance or composition
• Homeschoolers seeking a structured and creative music education
• International students aiming for music-related degrees or conservatoire entry
• Learners with a strong musical background who want to deepen theoretical and practical understanding

We welcome students with the curiosity and discipline to grow as musicians and thinkers within a supportive online school community.