Music performance (Group)

Course summary

This highly practical course would suit candidates who have achieved a standard of performance of Grade 5 or above in their chosen instrument or voice, and who are self-motivated, well organised and able to keep to deadlines. There is a strong emphasis on independent learning and responsibility for individual and group rehearsals. Candidates who are interested in this course must be receiving instrumental or vocal tuition. Pupils will have full access to the well-equipped Music Department including our practice rooms, Mac suites and recording studio. All Sixth Form musicians will be expected to play a leading role in the musical life of the College and to support as many ensembles as possible. There may also be opportunities to lead co-curricular activities. Pupils taking this qualification will study three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony • Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry • Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance Pupils choose one optional unit. These have been designed to support progression to more specialist music courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas, such as: • Composing music • Improvising music • Solo performance