Music - BTEC National Extended Certificate

Music is a subject for people who have a passion and commitment to performing, rehearsing and explorative study through practice and analysis. The course gives an insight into the creative processes through by studying performance skills, historical context of performance and all genres of popular music. It is an area of study that is influenced by a range of contextual factors and allows for the exploration of creative intentions to be realised in performance.

You will study practical music theory and harmony, professional practice in the music industry, music peformance and one further optional unit of your choosing. It provides learners an opportunity to focus on their personal vocal/instrumental techniques and develop high order skills in performance technique, communication skills and teamwork.

There are four parts to BTEC Music. You will study:

• Unit 1: Practical music theory and harmony
  
• Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry
• Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance
• Optional Unit: (internal assessment).

5 GCSEs Level 9-4, Level 5 in the relevant subject or have been privately tutored.

If you are studying Music you will need to get a BTEC Merit of a GCSE Grade 5+.

If you are not doing Music at KS4 then you need experience with musical performance (eg instruments, singing or rapping). An audition may be required.

Alternative entry requirements Grade 5+ on a musical instrument and Grade 5 theory.

People who study Music go on to a range of courses in the future, including Music Performance, Events Organisation, Production Arts and Music Technology.