The course enables students to develop their skills as a musician and a performer in all kinds of ways. You will work on their practical skills as well as your analytical skills in performance practice. You will also develop their knowledge of the development of popular music up to the present day and take part in organising events and projects which you will develop and lead yourself. You will look into the structure of the music industry and how to prepare to enter it yourself as an accomplished, all round musician. There are additional units exploring the relationship between musicians and the media, instrumental development and composing music.
Ability to play a musical instrument competently and perform confidently in front of an audience. It is recommended that students have studied the subject at GCSE. You must meet the specific requirements for the subject and, as a minimum, achieve at least 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above, including English and Maths. You must be able to play an instrument fluently and confidently and be comfortable with performing. You must be a good team player and willing to work with others towards a goal on long term projects. You must be organised and able to keep to deadlines and you need to be passionate about music and have a genuine interest in music and all the activities that can be undertaken in this field.
You will study eight units over two years; one of these units will be externally assessed and the others will be marked by your teachers. Some of your assessments will be written portfolio based work and some will be performances and compositions. Compulsory Core units include: MUSRPA 349: Planning for a Career in Music MUSPRA 387: Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT |
The course enables students to develop their skills as a musician and a performer in all kinds of ways. You will work on their practical skills as well as your analytical skills in performance practice. You will also develop their knowledge of the development of popular music up to the present day and take part in organising events and projects which you will develop and lead yourself. You will look into the structure of the music industry and how to prepare to enter it yourself as an accomplished, all round musician. There are additional units exploring the relationship between musicians and the media, instrumental development and composing music.
Ability to play a musical instrument competently and perform confidently in front of an audience. It is recommended that students have studied the subject at GCSE. You must meet the specific requirements for the subject and, as a minimum, achieve at least 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above, including English and Maths. You must be able to play an instrument fluently and confidently and be comfortable with performing. You must be a good team player and willing to work with others towards a goal on long term projects. You must be organised and able to keep to deadlines and you need to be passionate about music and have a genuine interest in music and all the activities that can be undertaken in this field.
You will study eight units over two years; one of these units will be externally assessed and the others will be marked by your teachers. Some of your assessments will be written portfolio based work and some will be performances and compositions. Compulsory Core units include: MUSRPA 349: Planning for a Career in Music MUSPRA 387: Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance
