Music – BTEC National Award in Music Practice (Performing)


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Course Synopsis:

The BTEC National Award in Music Practice (Performing) is a practical course which offers the opportunity to specialize in music practice on your chosen instrument or voice. It aims to develop your skills in performing, communicating, creativity, working with others, self evaluation and critical thinking, ICT/ music technology and improving your self-study skills. You learn by completing projects and assignments which incorporate a wide variety of learning styles and musical genres. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A level with the following UCAS tariff points:
Distinction = 120, Merit = 80, Pass = 40

The course is made up of six units – two core units, which everyone takes and four specialist units.

 

Syllabus Summary

Year 12

Year 13

3 Specialist Units of your choice from the list below

(Internally assessed)

1 final Specialist Unit of your choice

(Internally assessed)

Listening Skills                         

Keyboard Skills 1                    

Keyboard Skills 2                   

Live Performance                  

Music Improvisation 1          

Music Improvisation 2  

Aural Skills                             

Music Performance Techniques 1   

Music Performance Techniques

Singing 1

Singing 2                                                            

Musical Theatre Performance

 

Units 4  and 5b – Core Units

Music Performance Process and Music Performance Project

(Externally assessed)

Both units are presented as part of the Final Major Project in which you are required to produce a musical demonstration in front of an audience.

Entry Requirements:

It is not necessary to have gained an award at GCSE Music in order to complete this course although it is recommended that you have achieved at least 4 GCSE’s at Grades A* - C and have the ability to perform vocally or instrumentally

Assessment Summary

All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction level.

 For further information www.edexcel.org.uk/btec