The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance runs over two years and is equivalent to one A Level. It is aimed at all singers and instrumentalists from all styles of music and will prepare you for a career in music and associated industries. If you love popular music, are interested in a music career and want to further develop your skills in music performance, then this is the course for you.
You will develop your songwriting skills and have many opportunities to play your original material to audiences across the city.
The course includes workshops with industry specialists in various subjects including production, composition and the music business.
All tutors teaching on the course still work professionally in the music industry as performers, producers or engineers.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths and English.
Outstanding students without these subjects but with a background in Music may be considered, however an audition may be required.
THSH
Jazz line
Musical Picnic
CBSO
The Rep theatre
Freelance professional instrumentalists
Course Activities:
You will develop your skills and understanding in a wide range of areas including:
- Rehearsal techniques
- Composition for film & games
- Live sound
- Events management
Course Components:
- Pop music in practice
- Developing as a musical ensemble
- Solo performance techniques
- Music performance techniques
- Composition
- Music project
Assessment:
Assessment is via coursework and includes performances and theory.
Coursework
100% coursework
Examination
No examination
Exam Board
Edexcel.
