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Please complete this research task as your transition work for the summer!

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Welcome to A-Level Music Technology at Comberton Sixth Form 

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Welcome to A-Level Music Technology at Comberton Sixth Form 

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We follow the Edexcel/Pearson specification for A-Level Music Technology at Comberton Sixth Form. You will focus on the techniques, practices and principles of music technology as an area of advanced study. You'll learn about the technical principles and techniques that underpin music technology, develop a technical vocabulary, and be encouraged to use music technology as a tool to develop your composing and arranging skills.

Preparation

As you are embarking on this course you will already have a proven enthusiasm for music technology and a willingness to investigate a wide range of popular styles. Listen widely and critically to a range of music throughout the course, and should develop your knowledge and understanding of music technology by subscribing to a periodical such as Sound on Sound, Music Tech Magazine or Future Music.

Concerts and extra-curricular activities are an integral part of the course and several will be arranged throughout the year. However, you are strongly advised to take the initiative and attend events which interest you or which are particularly relevant to your studies.

In advance of the course you should take any opportunity to advance your keyboard skills, visit online sites such as www.musicradar.com and, if possible, develop your skills using Logic Pro software. Undertake preparatory reading online around 20th century popular music styles focusing on their development and interrelation. Listen to and log examples.

Theory to Grade 3 standard is strongly advised from the start of the course and a reasonable level of keyboard skills in addition to an ability to perform as an instrumentalist or vocalist are both highly desirable. Students might consider purchasing an appropriate level ABRSM theory workbook and accompanying music theory guide.

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Music Technology from Scratch (Mortimer Rhind-Tutt, Rhinegold, ISBN 978-1-906178-86-4)

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Music Technology Independent Study Guide

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Music Technology Independent Study Guide

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We recommend that you subscribe to a music technology magazine such as Sound on Sound (SOS) or Future Music

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Sound On Sound | The World’s Premier Music Recording Technology Magazine

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This definitive revision guide is designed to help students to prepare for the Listening and Analysing paper (Component 3) and the Extended Response Question (Component 4) of the Edexcel A Level Music Technology course.

ISBN:9781785586026

Publisher:Rhinegold Education

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You will need an A4 file to store your notes, along with lined paper and stationery that includes pens, pencils and highlighters. From the outset you will also need a large USB pen drive or portable hard drive and a good quality pair of headphones.

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Finding your way to the 'Super-curricular' information via our CSF website

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Finding your way to the 'Super-curricular' information via our CSF website