BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance
The Thomas Aveling School - Medway
01634844809
Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Course summary

The programme gives a broad overview of the sector, with a focus on performance, including musical skills development and professional practice.

Entry requirements

For all Level 3 courses, students require a total of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or equivalent in vocational subjects. This course has an additional requirement of: Grade 4 or above in Music or audition/consultation

How you'll be assessed

Equivalent in size to one A Level. Four units, of which three are mandatory and two are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%). Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony • Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry • Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance. Learners choose one optional unit. These have been designed to support progression to more specialist music courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas, such as: • composing music • improvising music • solo performance

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressArethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW