 LEVEL 2 / 3 DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING MUSICIANSHIPA One or Two Year Full-Time Programme of StudyWhat Will I Study ? This course is equivalent to 3 'A' Levels. The focus of the course is to develop performance, instrumental and technical skill within the field of contemporary popular music. You may enter at one of 2 levels - either Stage 2 (Intermediate) or Stage 3 (Advanced). The course is divided into 7 areas: - Performance skills. - Music Technology - Composition - Musicianship - Music History - Music Business - Instrumental Skills, choosing from Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals or Keyboard All learners will also have the opportunity to study for RockSchool graded examinations and Advanced learners will undertake a music related video production qualification. How Will I Learn? Performance is at the core of the programme and learners will aim to develop performance skills through all aspects of the course. Instrumental, recording, musicianship and business skills will all be developed by a team of tutors with hands-on industry experience. Throughout the year learners will have the opportunity to take part in a number of live events at local, regional and national levels. How Will I Be Assessed ? Through continuous assessment and musical projects apart from Rockschool graded examinations. What Do I Need To Join The Programme ? There are no formal academic entry requirements, nor do candidates need to read music. All learners will be required to deliver a short performance on their main instrument when interviewed. This will largely determine whether they are offered a place on the Intermediate or Advanced Stage. Potential candidates will need to exhibit potential, a desire to succeed and an adequate level of instrument competence. What Will I Gain At The End Of The Course ? STAGE 2 - One Year - Rock School Intermediate Diploma STAGE 3 - A two year programme leading to - Rock School Advanced Diploma (BTEC equivalent to 2 or 3 'A' Levels) Why Blackburn College ? Our courses are run in partnership with Access to Music, and as such are part of a national organisation operating from over 20 centres. More than 1,000 musicians have the unique opportunity to join together in a programme of Regional and National Musical Events and Music Projects. Our facility in the Victoria Centre is equipped with a modern studio, music technology suite with Internet link and air conditioned rehearsal rooms and all tutors have music industry backgrounds and experience. Also every learner has a personal tutor to help them with their studies. What Could I Do At The End Of The Course ? The majority of learners joining STAGE 2 progress on to Stage 3. Of those learners completing STAGE 3 a significant number go on to take some form of Music Degree at University or College. Some find work within the Music Industry in areas such as performing careers, sound engineering, music production, etc. Some move on to Access to Music's Artist Development Programme for bands, songwriters and session musicians. Who Can Tell Me More ? For further information contact Learner Services on 01254 292929 or our web site www.blackburn.ac.uk Student Profiles Sean Redmond is a young talented singer/songwriter who has recently signed a significant publishing deal in London and is being courted by two major record labels. The Reserved have completed the Artist Development Programme in London, have toured Europe extensively and released several albums. Paul Davies now works as the vocal tutor on the course as well as delivering workshops nationally and running a highly successful vocal tuition company. |