Music

Why study Music?

Music is one of the most expressive and creative subjects available to study at BTEC. Music is a practical subject where you will have multiple opportunities to develop your musical creativity through the core activities of performing, composing and improvising.

Listening to an increasingly wide musical repertoire will give you a greater understanding of music from many different genres and cultures throughout history, allowing you to understand the importance of music in people's lives globally.

You do not need to play an instrument to be able to choose BTEC Music!

Students choosing the course are expected to attend either Rock School (Monday) or Vocalize (Friday) after-school.

What will I study?

The subject content includes both practical and theoretical lessons . There is no written exam.

Component 1: Exploring Music Product and Styles

In this component, you will develop your understanding of different types of music products and the techniques used to create them. You will explore how musical elements, technology and other resources are used in the creation, production and performance of music.

Component 2 : Music Skills Development

In this component, you will participate in workshops where you will develop technical, practical, personal and professional skills and specialise in at least two of the following areas: music performance, creating original music, music production. You will learn how musicians share their work and collaborate with others, and will develop your skills as a musician in how to use blogs, YouTubeTM, SoundcloudTM and other platforms to share your work and skills development with others.

Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief

This component will allow you to work to your strengths and interests and apply the skills that you have learned throughout your course in a practical way. You will focus on a particular area of the music sector that excites and appeals to you and respond to a music brief as a composer, performer or producer.

You will develop and present an original creation based on a piece from a given list and a style from a choice of four. You will then present this as a solo or group performance, an audio recording or a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) project.

How will I be assessed?

Component 1 (30%): Exploring Music Product and Styles

Assignment:

Portfolio
Three 30 - 60 second examples of ideas related to music products

Component 2 (30%): Music Skills Development

Assignment:

In response to the set task by the exam board , you will plan and create 2 musical outcomes in different musical areas in response to a theme that will develop professional and musical skills.

Component 3 (40%): Responding to a Music Brief

Assignment:

The brief will consist of a scenario that will include a list of 10 pieces of music from a range of styles that you have covered in Component 1. You will be required to use one of these in your final product.

‘’’ Music makes me happy! Whether listening to it, singing or creating my own compositions, I’m always learning and having fun’’.

Ex Year 11 student

‘’’ Music lessons are always really fun! I enjoyed using BandLab to create my own music as I really want to be a DJ when I am older".

Ex Year 11 student

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