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Vocational

Music

Entry Requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above with an average points score of 4.2 or above. An ability to play an instrument or sing confidently is required, although formal grades are not necessary on your chosen instrument.

Assessment Method

This course is internally assessed in Performance, Composition and Research Skills and externally assessed in Professional Behaviours and Ensemble Performance.

About this course

This course is ideal for learners who are passionate about music! A love of performance on an instrument or singing is essential, but if you have an interest in popular music in its broadest sense then this course is for you. The course is designed to develop students’ emerging performance skills to the next level and fully prepare the student for a future in the music industry, or simply for the enjoyment of studying music in more depth. All students are encouraged to take up the offer of specialist tuition on their instrument or voice to further enhance their performance skills in preparation for the 2 main units of the course, solo performance and ensemble performance. These performances are held at Cafe Indie in a real grass roots music venue, providing valuable industry experience and the potential for further work experience in a music setting. Regular performances are a key feature of the department and all students will be involved as ensemble members and/or soloists. You can complement your studies with 1:1 lessons offered in partnership with the North Lincolnshire Music Service in all instrumental families, piano and voice. Enrichment activities are also offered including Jazz Rock Band, Orchestra, Wind Band, Mixed Voice Choir and further Music Grades.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at students who:

  • Enjoy playing an instrument or singing and would like to take their performance to a higher level

  • Would like to study music but didn’t get the chance to do so at school

  • Would like to take up a career in the Music Industry in one of a multitude of professional roles ranging from performance to arts admin

What will you learn?

This course consists of 3 mandatory units in Ensemble Performance, Music Notation & Composition and Professional Behaviours in the Music Industry. There is a further own choice unit in Solo Performance. During the 2 year course you will develop your collaborative and performance skills, explore the various roles and responsibilities in the Music Industry, organise your own gigs and write your own music. This is a practically based course with performance at its heart, therefore it is important that you identify as a soloist on an instrument or voice. We are delighted that a strong partnership with Cafe Indie ensures that all performances are delivered in a real-life indie rock venue.

What skills will you develop?

  • Analysing and evaluating music performance

  • Problem solving

  • Communication

  • Decision Making

  • Attention to Detail

  • Teamwork

  • Organisational skills

  • Confidence

  • Independence

  • Creative thinking

  • Resilience

  • Public performance

Related Courses

Looking for something that works well with this course? Here are some related courses to consider.

Creative Media

Dance

Drama

Progression routes

  • Arts Administration

  • Teacher

  • Music Journalist

  • Music Technician

  • Singer

  • Music Content Designer

  • Music Producer

  • Music Therapist

  • Stage Management

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