Equivalent to one A Level

This is a two year applied-learning course for those who have experience and are interested in developing acting, singing and dance skills for musicals as well as a broader understanding of the genre.

This course is equivalent to one A Level qualification.

Please note that this course cannot be combined with BTEC Dance.

You will study performance with an emphasis on the Musical Theatre genre. This study includes understanding key practitioners within the field. You will develop your acting, dancing and singing skills as part of the course as well as other transferable skills such as research, communication and team-work skills.

You will learn how to create new, and interpret existing, performance material. You will rehearse, perform and evaluate your work throughout the year. Assessment is a combination of performance and written work with both internal and external assessment units.

Topics Covered

• Jazz Dance Technique
• Singing Techniques for Performers
• Musical Theatre Techniques
• Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance
• Group Performance Workshop

Music is a highly respected academic course that will challenge and inspire you to gain greater expertise on your instrument, to understand good practice in composition and to improve your evaluation skills by analysing some of history’s greatest works.

Whether or not you decide to study music after A Level, this is an exciting course for any dedicated musicians.

You will have the opportunity to perform in a range of orchestras, bands and choirs and there are weekly opportunities for you to perform solo or ensemble repertoire.

In addition to your four weekly classes, all music students have access to music theory classes, leading to Grade 8, and lessons with a specialist performance tutor. You will be given frequent lectures from music professionals and take part in workshops and masterclasses throughout the year.  You will also be given the opportunity to engage with a range of instrumental and choral ensembles.

You will also have weekly, university style academic tutorial sessions in small groups.

A significant amount of support and exam preparation is given to every student through an individually tailored programme.

The course includes:

• A Performance Recital.  
• Composition which is assessed through coursework.
• Listening, History and Analysis leading to an exam.