Music performance (Group)

Course summary

The aim of the course is to develop the students all-round musicianship and to give them a solid foundation in music ensemble and solo performance. The units are likely to be as follows: Music Performance: Students plan, prepare and deliver a musical performance from start to finish Music Composition: Students explore music theory and its application through composition. They will use music technology to produce a composition in response to a given brief Music Project: Students organize internal and external gigs, taking care of marketing as well as managing the front of house, backstage and technical elements Solo Performance: Students explore the preparation and performance of music as a soloist before performing in front of an audience Music Ensembles: Students will work as part of a musical ensemble and develop their skills and techniques in rehearsal and performance This BTEC is equivalent to one A Level and is therefore taken alongside two or three other A Levels or BTEC equivalents to make a full study program. Most courses combine well with this subject, but Media, Drama and other performance subjects go particularly well.