BTEC music is a practical, creative and academic course which allows you the freedom to steer your own direction of learning whilst studying musical conventions, performances and the music industry. This course has breadth and depth, developing your skills as a performer, composer and musician. Practical tasks include solo and ensemble contexts, developing your skills in rehearsing to prepare for a big performance. Composition tasks can be completed on the iMacs using Sibelius 7 or Logic Pro, integrating technological skills. The academic tasks require you to research, analyse and evaluate your own work and specific musical concepts. These can be assessed as articles, interviews or presentations. BTEC music is an essential qualification for acceptance to a specialist performance programme at a music school or college or for anyone who wishes to pursue music as a career or a hobby.
- GCSE Music grade 4 pass or above and a keenness to perform on your instrument/perform vocals. - Our entry requirements are five GCSE passes at grade 5 to 9, including English and Maths
Unit 6: Solo performance Unit 3: Ensemble performance Unit 1: Notation, theory and harmony Unit 2: Professional practice in the music industry
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE |
BTEC music is a practical, creative and academic course which allows you the freedom to steer your own direction of learning whilst studying musical conventions, performances and the music industry. This course has breadth and depth, developing your skills as a performer, composer and musician. Practical tasks include solo and ensemble contexts, developing your skills in rehearsing to prepare for a big performance. Composition tasks can be completed on the iMacs using Sibelius 7 or Logic Pro, integrating technological skills. The academic tasks require you to research, analyse and evaluate your own work and specific musical concepts. These can be assessed as articles, interviews or presentations. BTEC music is an essential qualification for acceptance to a specialist performance programme at a music school or college or for anyone who wishes to pursue music as a career or a hobby.
- GCSE Music grade 4 pass or above and a keenness to perform on your instrument/perform vocals. - Our entry requirements are five GCSE passes at grade 5 to 9, including English and Maths
Unit 6: Solo performance Unit 3: Ensemble performance Unit 1: Notation, theory and harmony Unit 2: Professional practice in the music industry