WHAT IS BTEC MUSIC ?

BTEC Music is a two year course that can be studied alongside other BTECs and A Levels . It is a well-rounded programme of study which prepares you for many aspects of work within the music industry . You will focus on Performance , Composition , Musicianship and Professional Practice , all of which are essential skills for anyone wanting to work in the music industry .

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY ?

You will study the art of performance and be assessed not only on how you play but how much you have improved through your practice regime . You will perform as a soloist and as part of an ensemble to a live audience at a concert that you have helped to plan .

You will learn about how music is put together and through your own composition portfolio you will demonstrate that you can write interesting and well developed music .

At all times you will be encouraged to develop your musicianship skills through rehearsing , performing , listening to and composing music . Your assessments in BTEC Music encourage you to work like a professional musician . You must keep to deadlines , consider Health and Safety and use music technology to develop your creativity .

WHAT NEXT ?

Studying BTEC Music can lead you into an exciting and creative career in the music and media industries . The skills that you will develop are essential for working as a Performer , Composer or Producer , in a recording studio , in Radio and in theatres and live music venues . There are a wide range of vocational and Higher Education courses available in this subject area .

WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT ?

Music Technology ( Production ) or ( Performing ), Modern Foreign Languages , Business Studies , English , Musical Theatre , Performing Arts , History , Media Studies , Maths and Physics .

CAREERS

• Radio producer

• Musician

• Sound technician

• Events manager

• Composer

DID YOU KNOW ?

Your heartbeat changes and mimics the music you listen to .

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