Music

qualification: vocational

exam board: pearson

entry requirements: A minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Music is essential.

why study music

Music is a wide-ranging, challenging and engaging course that provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills as a musician. Whether performing as a soloist or as part of an ensemble, students will build confidence, musical expression and technical ability while developing a deeper understanding of the theory and practice behind the music they create and perform.

Students will have opportunities to analyse a wide range of musical styles, develop their composition skills and perform regularly, while also completing theoretical tasks and gaining an insight into the professional aspects of working within the music industry. Throughout the course, students will develop valuable transferable skills including creativity, discipline, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management.

Music can provide a strong foundation for further study and a diverse range of careers within the creative industries. Career pathways include professional musician, performer, session musician, music teacher, composer, producer, sound technician, recording engineer and event organiser, as well as roles within music production, live events and the wider entertainment industry.

Course content and layout

The course is made up of four individual units that cater for both the practical and theoretical aspects of Music. There will be opportunities to analyse music, to compose and to perform, along with theoretical tasks and event organisation. The units are as follows:

* Unit 1: Practical Music Theory & Harmony

* Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry

* Unit 3: Ensemble Performance

* Unit 6: Solo Performance

To find out more information, please contact Miss Collins r.collins@kingsmeadschool.net