Music Foundation Programme (Performance)

1 Year Further Education Foundation Course

Students without the required GCSEs or musical attainment for admission to BTEC Level 3 National programmes are encouraged to apply for this course.

The Music Foundation Programme (Performance) is designed to help students to progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music qualification or the workplace.

The course consists of two main qualifications.

From September to December learners will undertake a Foundation Learning course consisting of a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts (where they will be given the opportunity to improve both their practical and theoretical skills through subjects such as: ensemble opportunities, music theory, aural training, musicianship, music industry), Personal and Social Development, and  Functional Skills (in Maths, English and ICT).

Subject to satisfactory performance, students will progress on to a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music in January and continue on this until the end of the course in June, along with any relevant Functional Skills.

Admission Requirements

The minimum age at the time of enrolment for Further Education courses is normally 16 as stated in the Edexcel Programme Specifications. There is no upper age limit on entry.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above, one of which should normally be English Language. Applicants should be  approximately Grade III ABRSM standard (practical) and show the potential to achieve a Grade V standard by the end of the academic year.

The ability to read standard musical notation is an advantage, although not essential.

Audition

You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces and play/sing some scales and arpeggios. You will also sit a theory paper, so that your level can be assessed.

If English is not your first language you must have a British Council English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5.