Music performance (Group)
Elstree Screen Arts Academy - Hertfordshire
02083866220
Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN
Course summary

Culture needs a soundtrack! Music is intrinsic to how we feel and connect. It is the soul and spirit of communication. It is the language and deep thought and fun, melancholy and wonder. It is listening and it is played. The ESA ensemble is a beautiful thing! The RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners provides a music industry qualification that will equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding for entry to employment in the music industry or progression to further educational study at a higher level. The qualification aims to offer practical learning and exploration of musical practice through a series of subject-specific units including Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance, Session Musician and Planning a Career in Music that allow students to develop their skills as a performing within the music industry.

Entry requirements

This curriculum provides students with industry-relevant vocational training and all qualifications are UCAS eligible meaning that students graduated with high levels of UCAS points. Please note, our post-16 offer is a Level 3 provision. Therefore, in order to be considered for a place at Elstree Screen Arts Academy at Post 16, we require all students to achieve five 9-4 grade GCSE or equivalent (including English and Maths). We also require students to achieve a grade 6 or higher in a related subject to the area they wish to study at level 3.

How you'll be assessed

Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance: The learner will be able to Plan the rehearsal of a live music performance, rehearse effectively for a live music performance and present a live music performance and provide an evaluation identifying strengths and areas requiring development. Planning for a Career in Music: The purpose of this unit is to familiarise learners with the processes associated with effective career planning. Auditioning for Music: This unit aims to develop the skills to participate effectively in the audition process. This will also present the learner with the opportunity to explore, analyse and develop their own audition techniques and experience through a combination of theory and practice, relevant to industry standards and expectations. Session Musician: This unit aims to develop the learner’s ability to operate effectively as an instrumentalist/vocalist in a range of musical styles and contexts, whilst developing strategies to broaden musical horizons, increase flexibility and promote versatility. Music Artist and the Media: The aim of this unit is to evaluate the role and impact of the wider media on an artist/producer and their audience. The purpose of the unit is to develop the learners’ understanding of the interaction of the artist and the wider media. Composing for Film & Documentary: The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s technical and creative knowledge and understanding as composers of music in the genres of film and documentary.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStudio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN