Im from the US and have no clue what A Level music is. I was wondering what are the general requirements for most of the conservatories like RCM, and RAM. I play the harp and can read music but cant sight read yet. Do the colleges assume you can sight read? Also Ive never played a pedal harp. Just a lever harp, do the auditions for harp require a pedal harp? Thanks for any replies.

Rt

A levels are the exams we do at 18. They are more specialised than your equivalent - it is only necessary to do 3 A levels to get into University but these days you need to get very good grades in them.

The conservatoire standards are VERY high indeed and it would be expected that someone auditioning for a place was already playing with a top youth orchestra. I know little about harps (not sure what a lever harp is) but yes indeed it is a pedal harp that is required.

If you email the music colleges, then generally they will respond very fast and usually will be quite specific detailing what type of instrument and standard

regards

bb

The most important qualifications for a British Conservatoires are the G8 Practical and G5 Theory. Overseas Students are not expected to have A level music. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST BE ABLE TO SIGHT READ FLUENTLY! You will have to attend an audition which can take place in the USA. In the mean time email the conservatoires and they will send you the requirements.