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Comments about Course - BTEC National Diploma Music Practice - At the institution - London - Greater London
Entry requirements
Who is this course for? The course is for young people aged 16-18, who have a passion and talent for music performance and production. What do I need to get on the course? # 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English language, # BTEC First Diploma in a related subject at merit or distinction and key skills at Level 2 # . You will have an audition on your main study (instrument or voice). This will include an aural and comprehension test.
Academic title
BTEC National Diploma Music Practice
Course description
What is this course about?
This course will give you the opportunity to develop as a musician / performer and gain an insight into how the music industry operates. The course covers all areas of popular / contemporary music performance and production
What will I study?
Our excellent music and technology facilities make us one of the best equipped colleges in the country. There are many opportunities for students to develop as performers both in and out of college.
You study different aspects of popular / contemporary music, including:
# Music performance solo / group
# Musicianship
# Composition and arrangement
# Music keyboard skills
# Music business studies
# Historical and cultural studies
# Music in the community
# Instrumental / vocal lessons.
What can I do after the course?
You can go onto higher education at university or a specialist music college. Many students have progressed to a range of institutions including; Lancaster University, Goldsmiths and The University of Westminster. Many students also gain employment in the music or related industry. Previous students have performed / worked with and number of artists and companies including Basement Jaxxs, The Streets, Estelle and Soundbwoy Ent.