Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Music Performance

The BTEC National Certificate in Music Performance develops the practical, creative and professional skills required for a career in the music industry or progression to higher education. Students develop their performance techniques through ensemble work and choose one specialist pathway from composing music, solo performance, music performance session styles or improvisation. Throughout the course, students build their rehearsal, communication and reflective skills while gaining experience of performing in a range of musical contexts.

• Ensemble Music Performance – externally assessed task including a supervised written activity and a recorded ensemble performance (66%).

• Optional Specialist Unit – internally assessed coursework in one of: Composing Music, Solo Performance, Music Performance Session Styles or Improvising Music (34%) .

• Ensemble Music Performance – externally assessed task including a supervised written activity and a recorded ensemble performance (66%).

• Optional Specialist Unit – internally assessed coursework in one of: Composing Music, Solo Performance, Music Performance Session Styles or Improvising Music (34%) .

Higher education and career pathways

supported by BTEC Music include: • Musician • Sound engineer • Music producer • Special effects technician • Music therapist • Broadcast engineer