Do you enjoy performing?
Would you like to improve your instrumental / vocal skills in a workshop environment? The BTEC performing course which is equivalent to an A level could be the right choice for you.

Ideally you will have already studied music at GCSE level, but this is not an essential requirement; your ability to perform to a high standard however is expected. Your acceptance on the course will be based on an audition or your performance standard at GCSE level.

The aim of the course is to:

• Encourage you to develop solo and group performing skills as well as presentation skills when analysing pieces of popular music.
• Help you to organise and plan extended solo and group performances.
• Encourage you to improve your team- work skills when choosing appropriate solo and group repertoire

You will study 6 units over the two years:

• Working and Developing as a Musical Ensemble
• Solo Music Performance Skills
• Music Performance Session Styles
• Pop Music in Practice
• Music Performance Techniques
• Music Project

During the course you will have the opportunity to improve your listening skills, work as a member of a band, learn to use sound equipment and organise, plan and perform in gigs.

The course is assessed through coursework format (100%). Each unit will require the completion of all performance and coursework tasks (equivalent to 1 A level in UCAS points)

This course can lead to further studies or a career in Performing, The Entertainment & Music Industry, Sound Engineering, Production Work and Arts Administration.