The aim of the course is to develop the student 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 organise 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 programme. Most courses combine well with this subject, but Media, Drama and other performance subjects go particularly well.
This extended diploma is a two-year course. Students begin with a Foundation Diploma in the first year and, upon successful completion, progress to the Extended Diploma in the second year.
