A Level AQA Area of Study Guide: Music for Theatre

Whichever areas of study your students choose to answer on in the exam, make sure they are ready with our comprehensive guides to the optional areas of study 2–7! Contextual information on the period and composers are covered, before delving into skills and knowledge on the area of study, plus activities and exam practice are included to allow students to apply their knowledge.

Annotated score extracts accompany the analysis throughout to illustrate key points, while key term definitions reinforce essential knowledge.

Exploration...

  • Contextual information on styles and composers and an introduction to the musical elements provide a firm basis for study
  • Analysis covers all of AQA’s named composers, supported by annotated score excerpts
  • Key term definitions throughout and a full glossary reinforce essential information

… and exam preparation!

  • Challenging activities throughout help students practise and apply their knowledge
  • Concise revision summaries outline each area for easy revision
  • Extension information and tips and practice exam-style questions are provided for Section A short-answer questions and Section C essays to ensure students can apply their knowledge in both formats and be ready for the exam!

Area of Study 4: Music for Theatre

A Study Guide ‘full of detail and depth’ designed to explore the show-stopping works of AQA’s chosen artists for Music for Theatre.

Using the musical elements defined by AQA, this guides analyses each work ‘thoroughly’, with preparation for the exam at centre stage.