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Home > Courses > BTEC Level 3 Music (Triple)
Performing arts, music and media BTEC Level 3 For 16-19 Year Olds

BTEC Music (Triple)

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This is the perfect course for anyone who has a passion for popular music and the music industry. You will study solo and ensemble performance, music production, and music theory. Through integrated music projects, you will also learn about the music industry and how to plan for a successful career.

EXAMINATION BOARD: Edexcel

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard college entry requirements

Must demonstrate instrumental/vocal skills at ABRSM grade 4 or equivalent standard. All students will take part in a practical audition to demonstrate musical performance skills.

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Why study BTEC Music at Blackpool Sixth?

All your major performances at Blackpool Sixth will take place in external performance venues to live audiences. You will be part of our music agency and have a chance to be signed to our record label, thereby learning about all aspects of this exciting industry in a highly practical way.

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How will I be taught?

  • Working for employers, in the music and entertainment industry
  • Workshop sessions delivered by tutors and industry professionals
  • Independent study and research
  • Skill building in the rehearsal room
  • Collaborative learning

Teacher expertise

All course tutors are vastly experienced musicians and teachers. They are working actively within the music industry and have developed many links to enable students to gain the best possible industry and employability experience, whilst gaining a high-level qualification. Specialisms include performance, music production and recording, composing, arranging, directing ensembles, music theory, analysis, and marketing/ promotion in the music industry. A specialist team of technicians also supports students.

What skills will I develop?

  • Employability skills
  • Real and relevant industry experience
  • Project management
  • Communication skills
  • Collaborative working
  • Independence
  • Confidence
  • Self-esteem
  • Initiative
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How will I be assessed?

Students are assessed using a variety of methods which include in-college and external performances, practical and written assignments, and by using technology.

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What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 3 Music (Triple)

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    During this two-year course you will develop a wide range of relevant music industry skills, including:

    • Live performance including developing as a soloist, a band musician, and a session performer. 
    • Composition (popular music and composing using technology)
    • Events management
    • Audio/MIDI sequencing and music production
    • Music theory and aural skills
    • The music industry
    • History of popular music and society
    • Marketing and promotion

  • The music team will be able to recommend various types of headphones during the course induction. Students will also be expected to provide their own instruments, leads, etc. for use in rehearsals, performances, and studio recordings. 

    All students (except drummers and pianists) will be expected to bring their own instruments to college. This includes microphones for singers.

  • The department has strong links with institutions such as Leeds College of Music and LIPA who regularly host and deliver industry workshops. Music students have numerous performance opportunities during the course including in-college and external gigs, concerts, roadshow events and large-scale community projects. Students also have the opportunity to perform overseas on a concert tour.

Where does it lead?

The course will provide you with the skills needed to succeed within the music industry or to progress into higher education. The majority of our students go on to study at leading universities in the areas of popular music and music technology, including Leeds College of Music, LIPA, Salford University, and BIMM. Many former students have successful careers in music performance and production, musical directing, teaching, events management, artists’ management and composing.

Helping you to find your dream career

Blackpool Sixth is dedicated to helping students achieve their future goals. We offer support to our students to help them find the best path for their chosen career.

To see how this course links to career pathways and to career academies which you could join, click the links below.

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Lucinda Campbell


Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

Michael Handley

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of A Level Film Studies and A Level Media Studies

Olivia Hylins

Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

ASH GOODINSON

Teacher of A Level Music Technology and BTEC Music

Lewis Williams

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

John Stevens

Teacher of BTEC Music

Helen Twist

Teacher of A Level Media Studies and Level 2 Creative Digital Media

Charlie Moore

Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

Lisa Carolan

Teacher of Musical Theatre

Sarah Mistry

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Joseph Wylie

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Rob Yeo

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