On successful completion of this course you could progress on to university degrees in music related subjects. You may also wish to use this course to move into employment in the music industry in roles such as performing musicians, song or compositional writers, session musicians, music or event management, publishing, or music marketing and promotion.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This advanced Extended Certificate is for musicians, performers and songwriters who want to take their skills to the next level. If you have the passion and desire to succceed in the music performance industry, then this could be the course for you. Designed to provide a balanced programme of music performance techniques and essential elements of music technology, combining all of these elements will help you meet the demands of the music industry, progress in your chosen career, or prepare you for a higher level of study.
What is covered?
Throughout this two year course you will study topics such as working as a musical ensemble, listening skills for musicians, contemporary songwriting techniques, music performance session styles, improvising music, music performance techniques and music technology in performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including English. You will need to attend an interview and audition before starting this course.
Through practical work, presentation (written and performance) and continuous assessment throughout the year.
As part of the course you will need to be available for select evening rehearsals and performances (dates are provided well in advance) and you will require the department’s standard performance uniform (to be discussed at your interview). You will also need to provide your own industry standard earplugs for all performance work, instruments, tuners, capos, plectrums, drumsticks and guitar leads. You will also need a set of headphones and a USB stick.
As part of the course, you will need to be available for select evening performances (dates are provided well in advance).
Start date: 02/09/2024
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£7395.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
I’ve gained amazing industry experience while on my course, including performing at the famous Abbey Road Studios, winning a national competition and performing live on BBC Radio.
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