The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector or the creative sector as a whole. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry. There are 3 mandatory units: 1. Practical Music Theory and Harmony Students will examine the signs and symbols used in musical notation and explore the application of chords and cadences for composition or arrangement. Lastly all students will have the opportunity to learn how to produce correct musical notation for performance. 2. Professional Practice in The Music Industry This unit considers the importance of professional practice in the music industry and is designed to enable you to develop the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding needed. Behind the bright lights, costumes, gigs, sessions and festivals, the music industry is run by people who are measured by how professional they are in their behavior. Being professional is not optional in the music industry – it is key – and the industry treats it as highly important. Being professional is something that you have to learn very quickly as judgements are made early and building and maintaining your reputation is important when you are self-employed and freelance. 3. Ensemble Music Performance Live performance in front of an audience is an important part of the music industry that has become a growth area with an increasing use of technology. Musicians rarely work in isolation and the ability to perform as part of an ensemble is an essential skill for any musician, regardless of style. Whether you are part of a pop group or a large symphony orchestra, the skills of teamwork and communication are vital. Students choose from one of the following optional units to make up their qualification: 1. Composing music 2. Music Performance Session Styles 3. Solo Performance
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Music
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EW |
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector or the creative sector as a whole. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry. There are 3 mandatory units: 1. Practical Music Theory and Harmony Students will examine the signs and symbols used in musical notation and explore the application of chords and cadences for composition or arrangement. Lastly all students will have the opportunity to learn how to produce correct musical notation for performance. 2. Professional Practice in The Music Industry This unit considers the importance of professional practice in the music industry and is designed to enable you to develop the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding needed. Behind the bright lights, costumes, gigs, sessions and festivals, the music industry is run by people who are measured by how professional they are in their behavior. Being professional is not optional in the music industry – it is key – and the industry treats it as highly important. Being professional is something that you have to learn very quickly as judgements are made early and building and maintaining your reputation is important when you are self-employed and freelance. 3. Ensemble Music Performance Live performance in front of an audience is an important part of the music industry that has become a growth area with an increasing use of technology. Musicians rarely work in isolation and the ability to perform as part of an ensemble is an essential skill for any musician, regardless of style. Whether you are part of a pop group or a large symphony orchestra, the skills of teamwork and communication are vital. Students choose from one of the following optional units to make up their qualification: 1. Composing music 2. Music Performance Session Styles 3. Solo Performance
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Music
