CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL MUSIC Overview of subject:


The extended certificate in Music enables students to develop their performance skills to an advanced Level as well as their research and analysis skills. The course covers practical and research elements that combine to prepare students for work in the Music industry. In order to be successful on this course, students should be accomplished performers on their instrument or voice.


Exam board and specification number: OCR / 05851


Course outline: Unit 1: (34%) Prepare to working in the performing arts sector Unit 2: (16.5%) Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 3: (16.5%) Influential performance practice Unit 4: (16.5%) Combined arts Unit 8: (16.5%) Performing Repertoire


Why choose the subject? This would be the perfect course for a student that enjoys performing and has an interest in influential musicians of the past. Knowledge and experience gained from this course will prepare students for academic or vocational study at university, college or professional work in the Music industry. Potential careers could be as a session musician, artist and repertoire scout, Music journalist and many more.


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