Music Performance
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Prepare for a career in music or progress to university with BCE’s Level 1-3 Music Performance courses
BCE’s Music Performance course enables you to develop your writing and performance skills with experienced industry professionals, building on your own personal and social identity as a successful recording artist/musician, whilst focusing on writing, composing and arranging songs for recording and performing.
You will consider and question the social and cultural contexts of music performance, understanding recording contracts and generating revenue. You will also be introduced to music and performance in a professional setting, learning the skills required to create great music and launch your career.
Our Music Performance courses will secure you the necessary UCAS points to progress to University and study at a number of prestigious institutions
Interested in fully-funded international work experience placements? All of our courses offer opportunities to work abroad in a variety roles and settings.
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Level 1 Music Performance
Level 1 Music Performance Duration: 1 Year
- Songwriting with professional recording sessions
- Singing/rapping with music theory
- Write and record a collection of songs to an industry-standard
- Learn how to earn a wage as an artist/songwriter
- Develop effective songwriting styles
- Learn and apply studio recording techniques
- Identify how to improve rehearsal performances
- Prepare and perform a fifteen-minute set
Progression routes BCE Music Performance students can progress from a Level 1 to a Level 2 course and then onto a Level 3 Music course. Finishing a two year Level 3 course will allow a student to progress in studying a degree related to Music.
| You will gain the following qualification:
RSL Level 1 Extended Certificate For Music Practitioners (QCF) |
Entry Requirements Level 1: 0-2 GCSEs at any grade
Level 2 Music Performance
Level 2 Music Performance Duration: 1 Year
- Songwriting with professional recording sessions
- Singing/rapping with music theory
- Write and record a collection of songs to an industry-standard
- Learn how to earn a wage as an artist/songwriter
- Develop effective songwriting styles
- Learn and apply studio recording techniques
- Identify how to improve rehearsal performances
- Prepare and perform a fifteen-minute set
Progression routes BCE Music Performance students can progress from a Level 1 to a Level 2 course and then onto a Level 3 Music course. Finishing a two year Level 3 course will allow a student to progress in studying a degree related to Music.
| You will gain the following qualification:
RSL Level 2 Extended Certificate For Music Practitioners (QCF) |
Entry Requirements Level 2: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English (or equivalent)
Level 3 Music Performance
Level 3 Music Performance Duration: 1-2 Years
- Solo music performance
- Music performance techniques
- Sound and music industry
- Working and developing as a musical ensemble
- The music freelance world
- World music and marketing
- Music project AR
- Sequencing systems and techniques
- Plan and stage events that you will manage as part of a team
| You will gain the following qualification:
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production and Performance |
Entry Requirements Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or above including English (or equivalent)
All of our courses are free for 16-18 year olds and 19-23 if the funding criteria is met. To discuss this further, email: recruitment@bigcreative.education
Why study with us?
Developing the best learning environments for students
Learn from the best Professional tutors with extensive industry experience will teach you everything you need to know
Develop your skills Equip yourself with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the industry, working to real-world briefs
State-of-the-Art The most up to date industry-standard equipment allows your ability to shine
Proven success Many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities
97
Vocational success rate for Academy learners
74
of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University
88
of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy
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Ofsted Report
Big Creative Training Limited (BCT) is an independent training provider based in Walthamstow. BCT opened in 2000 and offers creative industries programmes for 16 to 19, apprenticeships, adult courses and alternative provision. BCT is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas.
Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a 16 to 19 academy based in Walthamstow. The academy opened in September 2014 and offers study programmes for students aged 16 to 19 in subjects to prepare them primarily for further study or employment in the creative industries. BCA is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Teachers have very good subject knowledge and industrial experience, as well as strong commercial links with practitioners and employers; they use these effectively to help inspire students and provide a strongly vocational context to their development.
All staff work closely with students to help them overcome any barriers to learning, to assure their health and welfare, to maintain good behaviour and a positive work ethic; as a result, students feel safe and are able to achieve their potential.
