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Music BTEC Level 3
Where are you going?
Conductor
Designer
Teacher
Music Therapist
Performer
BTEC Music is a new and exciting course for Runshaw College. It is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is designed for students who have a passion for Music and do not wish to study any other subject.
As a Music student at Runshaw you will enjoy our superb music facilities, which include a specialist studio with grand piano, digital piano, and five spacious, well-equipped practice rooms.
Our teachers are highly qualified, experienced examiners many of whom are graduates of leading UK Conservatoires of Music and
are professional musicians who perform extensively. We already have an excellent track record of results on our current BTEC Music courses, with 100% pass rate and the majority of students achieving a Merit or above.
What will I learn?
BTEC Music covers three main areas:
• composing • performing • listening
You will:
• compose your own music and learn to write in different musical genres
• perform as a soloist and ensemble member
• listen to and analyse music, including knowledge of music theory
How will I be assessed?
Assessments take place throughout the year through practical observations, assignments and written exams.
Your practical work will be graded: Pass,
Merit or Distinction. The work is collated in a portfolio of evidence. Your tutors will provide you with feedback to be logged in your learning journal ensuring you are fully prepared for all assessments.
What enrichment can I look forward to?
As a Music student you will become a member of the Runshaw Music Academy giving you the chance to take part in trips, guest lectures and allowing you many performing opportunities involving instrumental bands and ensembles, choirs, rock music workshop, concerts and concert tours (both local and international).
Superb
Student Experience
What progression is there?
Our Music students in recent years have progressed to:
• The Royal College of Music
• Trinity College of Music
• Birmingham Conservatoire
• The Royal Northern College of Music
• Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama • Bangor University
• Durham University
• Leeds College of Music • Leeds University
In 2017, the Music department forged a partnership with Leeds College of Music, and consequently, all of our students are guaranteed an audition, should they apply to Leeds College of Music.
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