Music Performance
BTEC - Pearson
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The Priory School
Course Overview
Course Overview
This is a two year course which covers a wide range of music performance skills. It allows you to develop your skills through a variety of pathways and allows you to work both independently and within a group. The qualification is equivalent to one A level.
Course Content
Course Content
There are four units which are completed over the course as follows:
Practical Music Theory and Harmony
You will discover notation styles and learn how to add a melody to chords as well as how to harmonise a melody and create an arrangement of a piece of music.
Working in the Music Industry
This is an externally assessed unit where you are asked to plan an event around a given scenario. Previous events have included a; community music concert and a wedding reception.
Working as a Musical Ensemble
This is also an externally assessed unit where you will work in small groups to create a cover of three songs selected from a given list.
Solo Performance/Composition/ Improvisation
Students can select the pathway they wish to follow for this final unit depending on their skill set.
This qualification would be appropriate for those considering moving on to a popular music qualification after their post 16 studies.
Course Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply
Course Specification
Pearson BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance
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