Music GCSE Music will offer you the opportunity to develop your understanding and appreciation of a range of different kinds of music. It will help you to extend your own musical interests and to make judgements about musical quality. You will also develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to: Make music, both individually and in groups Utilise Music Technology effectively Develop a life-long interest in music Progress to further study in music and/or follow a music-related career Music will also help you to acquire broader life-skills including : Critical and creative thinking Aesthetic sensitivity Emotional and cultural development Confidence in Performing The course is a balance of practical work and theoretical work and students who have a passion for composing, performing and listening to music will find it a very enjoyable option at GCSE.