Music Performance

Course Description

The BTEC Music Performance course will help you to explore the Music Industry and develop your skills as a musician. You will work on developing your technical skills on your chosen instrument, as well as performance skills. This course enables you to become an extremely versatile and well-rounded musician by immersing you in the world of Performing Arts.

Alongside practical skills, you will have lessons on Music Theory and Composition, using state of the art equipment and industry specialised software. Not only this, but you will learn about all elements of the music industry and gain a deeper knowledge of roles within.

You will take part in a plethora of live performances and have the opportunity to use several performance platforms, alongside experiencing incredible workshops by industry professionals to enhance your experience and education. 

The two-year course is equivalent to one A-Level and will broaden your musical knowledge and the practical application of your performance skills across a diverse range of projects. From this course you can progress to study Music Performance and other courses at Higher Education Level or enter the world of employment. The Music Performance course provides you with a multitude of transferable skills for whatever career you choose.

Unit 1 – Practical Music Theory and Harmony

Unit 2 – Professional Practice in the Music Industry

Unit 3 – Ensemble Performance

Unit 5 – Session Styles

Performance Skills, Ensemble Skills, Music Theory Knowledge, Industry Knowledge, Music Business Skills, Professional Practice in the Music Industry, Genre Specific Technique Knowledge.

 

Coursework and Exams

Multiple jobs within the Music Industry including Live Music Roles, Music Recording Roles, Composer etc.

Royal Northern College of Music

Music Specialist Universities

RNCM Guest Speakers/Workshops

BIMM Guest Speakers/Workshops

WaterBear Guest Speakers/Workshops

Trips to the Beatles Museum in Liverpool

Performing arts Trip to Disneyland Paris

Performing arts Trip to New York

Music Performance alumni

Samara Brooks

Music Performance, Drama and Theatre Studies, Psychology, EPQ

Distinction,B,A,C

Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing at The University of Derby

Samara Brooks

Music Performance, Drama and Theatre Studies, Psychology, EPQ

Distinction,B,A,C

Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing at The University of Derby

Entry requirements
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