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Music (Performance)

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Music
  • Qualification BTEC National Certificate/Extended Certificate 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Centre for Music and Performance
  • Course Length 2 years
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This course can be combined with others and sits well alongside two other A Levels, in particular with A Level Music.

Overview

If you already have performing experience and would like to consolidate your musical skills in a practical, industry relevant way, then this course is ideal.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you enjoy music and performance and want to expand your creative musicianship skills and theory knowledge.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Take part in performances culminating in a final performance 
  • Learn about the music industry 
  • Study practical units which focus on developing musical and stylistic awareness, ensemble and solo performance skills as well as general musicianship and technical skills 
  • Study music theory to provide the underlying knowledge and skills required to work in the music industry 
  • Study composing and songwriting 
  • Undertake a recording project in the second year
Assessment

Coursework and external assessment. Coursework could include a range of submission types such as videoed performances, Viva Voce presentations and written work.

Entry Requirements

Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths

A good intermediate performance standard is required on an instrument or voice (at equivalent to grade 4/5)

You will do a short solo performance in the first week in which you will demonstrate an appropriate level of technical skill and musicality

Singers are strongly advised to learn the piano or guitar

You must also have a good basic understanding of music theory and notation. You do not need to be able to read music fluently, however, you must know basic pitch (notes) and rhythm notation

Progression and careers

Many students who complete this course progress to university to study subjects such as popular music and songwriting. Future job roles might include songwriter, performer, session musician, composer or instrumental teacher.

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“The Music Academy gives you full access to all the music tech for recordings etc, practice rooms and instrumental lessons too. As part of the Academy I take part in the orchestra, the Big Band and the Jazz Project.” Read more >

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