Music diploma level 3

2. Course description Summary: A dynamic and practical music course designed to prepare you for entry into Higher Education or work within the music industry. Course description: The Level 3 Music Diploma at City College Norwich has recently included these units: - Performance - Improvisation - Songwriting - Composing - History of popular music - Music technology and recording techniques - Sequencing - Marketing and promotion - Concert production and Staging - Sound and music for film - Working and developing as a musical ensemble - The sound and music industry - Music and society - Music theory and harmony - Music in the community - Listening skills for music technologists - Aural perception skills You will take part in practical sessions in our new purpose built Creative Arts Building, where each room has a full drum kit, two guitar amps, bass and PA. You will use industry standard Apple Mac computers running Logic Pro X for recording, sequencing/music production in our well equipped recording studio and Music Tech suite. You will have the opportunity to gain all the skills you need to progress on to higher education and beyond. As soon as you join the team you can expect to be treated as a performing musician. You will have your musical horizons challenged, and will need to be eager to progress with your playing, your understanding of music theory, and your willingness to understand the nature of the music business. To view recent productions and gigs check CCN Platform YouTube During the course you are likely to: Plan, create and lead performances in live gigs, concerts or theatre productions Participate in recording sessions Prepare for and attend rehearsals Perform solo as well as collaborating with other musicians Set up equipment and perform sound checks Learn new music to extend repertoire Play music from memory or score Apply music theory and analysis to compositions Use music technology in seq...