Course Summary
This course is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of music performance and production disciplines. This course has been designed for students who have an interest in music performance and/or music production who wish to explore and extend this interest via a fulltime, immersive learning experience.
You will learn about how to begin your career as a professional musician, the history of rock and pop music, and will build on your notation, listening and composition skills. Additionally, you will take part in live performances both in and outside of college.
Key Topics
- Rehearsal, and performance skills
- Performing live
- Improving your musicianship
- Working in the music industry
- Solo performances.
- Songwriting
- Music theory
- Music production
Assessment
100% Coursework
Enrichment Opportunities
- Take part in mentored rehearsal and recording sessions at Solent University
- Benefit from subsidised music lessons
- Join one of our music enrichment clubs.
Progression
University courses: Popular Music, Music Production, Digital Music, Music Business, Music
Marketing & Communication, Sound (for film and media).
Career options: freelance musician, show producer, musical director, junior sound designer,
sound engineer, venue manager, promoter.
Entry Requirements
At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. All applicants are required to attend an audition.