Music BTEC

Course Title: BTEC Level 3 in Music
Syllabus Code: 500/7718/1
Exam Board: Pearson Web link

Year 1 Term1

The first term will focus on Music Performance Techniques the mandatory unit. Students will explore a range of techniques for their chosen instrument.
Students will complete workshops on the key skills for their instruments and complete a number of performance log books.
There will be a final assessment and write up for this unit. Students will be expected to perform demonstrating three varying performance techniques.

Year 1 Term2

Students will be given guidance and workshops on the following optional units. They will be provided with briefs and complete one of their choosing:

Aural Perception Skills
Classical Music in Practice
Composing Music
Improvising Music
Music in the Community
Music Performance Session Styles

Year 1 Term3

Students will be given guidance and workshops on the following optional units. They will be provided with briefs and complete one of their choosing:

Improvising Music in a Jazz Style
Listening Skills for Music Technologists
Live Music Workshop
Marketing and Promotion in the Music Industry
Working and Developing as a Musical Ensemble
Singing Techniques and Performance

Year 2 Term1

Students will be given guidance and workshops on the following optional units. They will be provided with briefs and complete one of their choosing:

Modern Music in Practice
Music Project
Musical Theatre Performance
Pop Music in Practice
Solo Music Performance Skills

Year 2 Term2

Students will be given guidance and workshops on the following optional units. They will be provided with briefs and complete one of their choosing:

Studying Music from Around the World
The Music Freelance World
The Sound and Music Industry
Special Subject Investigation