Course information
Music performance (Group)
Christopher Whitehead Language College - Worcestershire
01905423906
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF
Course summary

This course is Equivalent in size to one A Level and consists of four units, of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. The course will take 2 years to complete. Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance You will also study one other optional unit Unit 4: Composing Music Unit 5: Music Performance Session Styles Unit 6: Solo Performance Unit 7: Improvising Music

Entry requirements

Level 2 BTEC Music First (merit or above) Grade 5 or above in English Literature and/or English Language If a student has not any music-based subject at GCSE level or equivalent, we would want to see evidence of creative musicianship and previous experience discussed at interview. External students will be asked to prepare and perform musical pieces for the interview.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony (internally assessed) – Mandatory unit Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry (externally assessed) – Mandatory unit Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance (externally assessed) – Mandatory unit Unit 4: Composing Music (internally assessed) Unit 5: Music Performance Session Styles (internally assessed) Unit 6: Solo Performance (internally assessed) Unit 7: Improvising Music (internally assessed)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF