You should, if you: 

• like to work practically and creatively 

• enjoy performing on an instrument, singing or rapping 

• have an interest in composing music  

• want to learn about the music industry 

• are able to work well with others and contribute to the devising, performing and evaluating of group work. 

• The Music Industry 

• Managing a Music Product 

• Introducing Music Composition 

• Introducing Music Performance 

You will learn important musical skills within these units and have the chance to perform, compose and investigate within a variety of genres. There will be opportunities to work with music technology as well as to express yourself musically through your own compositions or the work of others. You will also learn important life skills such as presentation, research and team work. 

You will be expected to work creatively and co-operatively during lessons. You will put on a concert for which you will perform and work behind the scenes. You will keep a detailed record in your music diary of all the work that you are involved in (performance and production). You will learn to evaluate your own work (and that of other students) in great detail, using the language of music appropriately. 

You will be assessed through a combination of practical performances and written evidence supporting your work.  All this work is assessed by your teachers and then externally moderated. There is also an exam based on the music industry consisting of multiple choice and scenario-based questions. 

For some students there may also be an opportunity to undertake a GCSE in Music in parallel, reinforcing skills in performance, composition and listening to music critically. You will be working with a range of set musical works that will help develop your knowledge of musical styles and song writing skills.