Music Performance BTEC
Type of Qualifcation:
Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Exam Board:
Pearson
Requirements:
Grade 6 in Music and English
Grade 4 (or equivalent standard) instrumental skill
Course Content
This course is designed to develop your practical musicianship, musical literacy and knowledge and understanding of professional practice within the music industry. In addition to music-sector specific content, the course also explores highly desirable skills such as performance techniques, cognitive and problem-solving skills, communication skills, digital competency, self-management and collaborative team working.
Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units:
Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony.
Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry.
Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance.
Learners choose one optional unit.
These are relevant occupational areas, such as:
Composing Music, Improving Music or Solo Performance.
Style Of Assessment
Two Externally Assessed Units
Two Internally Assessed Units
Whose kind of course?
This qualification is for learners who want to continue their education through applied learning.
The qualification prepares learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles in the music sector.
You should have secure performance skills and be comfortable performing live as a soloist and as part of an ensemble.
You should have an interest in music theory and the music industry.
Career Prospects
Professional Musician
Professional Composer
Session Musician
Instrumental Teacher
Classroom Teacher
