Musicians Showcase Composition Skills

Talented musicians at Solihull Sixth Form College performed at the Spring Composition Exhibition at the end of the Spring Term, showcasing music they had composed themselves.

The exhibition provided a platform for A level Music learners to present their own compositions to a live audience. Learners who take part in musical activities as an enrichment were also present to entertain the audience with performances from their bands. Some of the bands performed their own songs, while others did cover versions of songs by artists like Green Day, Slipknot and Metallica.

Composing represents 30% of the marks on the A level Music course. The musicians must produce a composition of at least three minutes in length either to a brief or a free composition, as well as producing a chorale harmonisation in the style of J.S.Bach.

Music teacher Nina Wertz commented,

"Composition is an important part of the A level Music course and requires both complex skills and creativity. I’m proud with the hard work that our young people have put into their creations and delighted that their compositions were so well received."

25 March 2026