Full Time Performing Musician

Performing Musician (2 Years) - PMUS12AL

Is the course for me?
The program of learning will cover all aspects of being a modern day band musician. The program is designed to provide an overview of many different aspects of the music industry and will prepare you for work in the industry or provide an access route to higher education..

What will I learn?
The program is split into unitised learning and does not incorporate an exam. Full qualification acheivement will result in the equivalent of 3 A - levels. The Units are: Composition, Musicianship skills, Technology, Instrument Skills, Rehearsal skills, Live music performance, Contextual Studies and Business studies. The course is focused around the formation of a contemporary band and will provide the opportunity to perform in that setting at many live venues in the Warrington area.

How will I be assessed?
You will be required to complete an assignment in each of the eight areas of study gaining credits for work submitted. This qualification is awarded on achieving 48 credits. Units are assessed using Pass, Merit, Distinction and work can be resubmitted. Access to the second year is only possible by achieving the full qualification attached to year one.

What can I do after the course?
You can progress directly into the industry or progress onto the Artist development programme based at the British Academy of New Music in London (through a bursary scheme). You can also progress into Higher Education where you can study a performing muscian related course.