Key Stage 4
Course Information
Music Post 16
Course Information
Music
What will I Study? What will I Study?
The BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Music allows you to
develop your musical skills and knowledge in many areas
including music theory, practical work, MIDI sequencing
and listening skills. It is equivalent to two GCSEs. There
are regular performance opportunities and students are
provided with an understanding of the music industry
and the range of careers available to them in the future,
whilst being surrounded by like-minded musicians. At Post 16 we have two music courses: Music Route and
Music Technology Route.
How do I Apply?
For Key Stage 4, you will be a confident performer on at
least one instrument or voice.
To apply for entry into Year 10, please answer the
following questions in section 7 of the application
form:
a) List your practical strengths (instruments and/or voice)
in order of ability and give a clear indication of which
ONE you will audition with.
b) Describe your musical experience and/or training
to date.
c) What do you think the most important qualities are to
succeed as a professional musician? Give reasons to
support your answers.
d) Tell us about a composer or songwriter that you
admire and why, using musical vocabulary as
appropriate.
For the Music Route you will be a confident performer on
at least one instrument or voice.
For the Music Technology Route you will show a strong
aptitude for and knowledge of music technology with a
portfolio of work that you have created and can explain.
For both the Music Route and Music Technology Route
we offer the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music
Performance & Production and will provide you with
a range of practical skills, knowledge and training to
support your aspirations for a career in the music industry.
This qualification is equivalent to three A levels.
The Music Route will include subjects such as music
theory, aural skills, songwriting, music industry, ensemble
skills, music history, music technology, ethnomusicology
(world music), ensemble performance and solo
performance. The Music Technology Route will include
subjects such as mus ic theory, history, aural skills, MIDI
sequencing, recording, mixing, live sound, composition
and performance.
How do I Apply?
You may apply for ONE ROUTE ONLY. For entry
into Year 12, please answer the following
questions in section 7 of the application form:
a)
(Music Route applicants only) List your practical strengths
(instruments and/or voice) in order of ability and give a
clear indication of which ONE you will audition with.
OR
(Music Technology Route applicants only) Give a
detailed summary of your experience and/or training in
music technology, including any software that you are
familiar with.
b) (All applicants) Describe your musical experience
and/or training in music to date. This could include
performances, composition work, recording sessions or
anything else that you consider relevant.
c) (All applicants) What do you think are the most
important qualities to succeed as a professional
musician? Give reasons to support your answers. In
addition, provide at least two examples of occasions
on which you have demonstrated these qualities in
your own work or study.
d) (All applicants) Pick an important event in the history
of popular music and explain its significance.
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