Music
Why study Music?
GCSE Music is a fun, challenging and varied course that will extend your performing, composing and listening skills and give you a deeper understanding of a range of musical genres and styles.
Studying Music can help develop:
deeper cultural awareness gained through exploring music from a range of eras and traditions, and chances to hear live performances and work with visiting musicians.
creativity and problem-solving through extended composition work
analytical skill through listening to music closely
resilience and self-discipline through working on composition and performance coursework over time
confidence and communication
empathy and team-work through ensemble performance
The UK music industry itself is a large and expanding sector, where jobs include:
performing
composing and arranging
music production and recording
music therapy
music education
music publishing
arts administration
But studying Music is not just about music careers: people who study Music at school go on to be doctors, lawyers, architects, politicians, inventors, advertising executives and much more!
Hear what our students say about studying Music
Year 13s discuss what it's like to study Music
Thoughts from Phoebe (Alumni)
"Why study Music?": some perspectives from young musicians
"Why Study Music?": a perspective from the University of Birmingham
Sheku (cellist) and Isata (pianist) talk about the importance of music
Case studies: two career paths in the music industry.
Career focus: sound engineer
Career focus: record label marketing
In recent years, students from St Marylebone have gone on to study Music courses at:
Are there Apprenticeship pathways into Music?
Of course, at all levels and across a multitude of disciplines. Take a look at the video linked on the icon displayed and explore the Amazing Apprenticeship Website for more information.
