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Hi guys. I'd like your advice on this. I'll try and keep it concise and bullet-points.
I could go on forever about other things, but you get the idea. What would an employer's view of this be, and what do other people think about grades when getting a job? Thanks in advance.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.In my experience as a musician, grades don't matter diddly squat if you want to be a performer or composer. Both these areas depend on a lot of luck, and being in the right place at the right time.
However, a lot of musicians end up teaching, for which you DO need qualifications. Plus, if you are looking to be employed by someone else (in an office/record company etc), qualifications will give you the edge over someone who maybe doesn't have them. They also show that you are hard-working/can rise to challenges/can handle deadlines/can handle pressure/take responsibilities seriously etc. There is a lot to be said for taking and passing exams, other than the exam itself.
If I were you, I would do the best I possibly could at my exams. Then have a great time and work hard at University. THEN think about what you would most like to do, and pursue it. Grades are important right now, but keep composing and being creative; all those things look great on your CV and show you as an interesting and whole person, as well as someone who can pass exams!
Just to let you know that UWE would take you on those grades of English and Linguistics. So would Brighton and many others.
I may have found the perfect course for you though... Oxford Brookes, 3 year undergraduate degree in English Language, Linguistics and music!!! :-D Here are the details on the UCAS pages.
The older you get, the less important your grades from younger life are. Moreover, everything Scarlett said is correct - sheer talent and enthusiasm are what count in music - and it sounds like you've got bags of both. Just remember to balance study and having fun, and try to keep in mind that you ARE smart and you ARE talented and you WILL succeed! :-) Just always try your best in everything! :-)
Ok, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to say this now. Many graduate recruitment schemes DO have an A level requirement. I am applying to firms that require a 2.i AND AAB minimum under the "old style" A level system from a few years ago.
I didn't want to be negative as I wanted Guitarmarama to feel positive at a stressful time - but I don't want to let him/her be misled. For recent graduates, a level grades DO count - sorry, but they simply do.
As I said before though, in the music industry, I'm sure that the talent and enthusiasm that you have will be enough to convince ANY employer to take you on! :-)
As I said before - as the years go by and the experience clocks up, a levels become less important, but in the short term they really do count. And you can't get the experience without the job, and you sometimes can't get the job without the grades. Sorry to be so blunt - but life is!
I think you should just do the best you can for now and see what grades you get, then you go from there, one step at a time. You mention about other peoples grades its not a competition as long as you gave 100% thats fine. From what I see from you GCSE grades you are very bright, but you are just thinking too much. Relax!!
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