Duration:
1 year full time
Location:
Confetti Nottingham
This Level 2 Music Performance and Technology BTEC college course gives you all the necessary skills to become a better performer.
On this course you’ll learn how to:
- Rehearse effectively
- Develop your instrumental/vocal skills
- Compose music
- Develop your music theory
- Write lyrics
- Improve your stagecraft and performance skills
- Understand the structure of the music industry
- Work to briefs, support by real industry professionals
This course is for you if:
- you enjoy performing and songwriting
- you have a passion for music
- you are excited by the music industry and want to learn about self promotion
Read our course commitment
- 4 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D)* including English and maths
- An appreciation of and passion for music with a level of practical experience
- A successful audition performing two different pieces
Depending on your prior English and Maths attainment, you may need to improve your grade as part of your course.
When you’re ready to apply, there’s a few ways to start the process:
- Apply online – Start your application now!
- Call us on 0115 952 2075 and start your application over the phone or we can post you a paper application form
- Come and visit us at an open day and fill in your application on the day
Prepare to work in the industry through developing a wide variety of skills connected to their potential performance job roles researching skills and techniques for development. Begin to develop your solo and group rehearsal and performance practices, as well as learning to operate sequencing software to create your own music.
Units studied:
- Exploring Music
- Professional Development
- Creating Music
- Music Performance
Work in bands to rehearse and prepare for live performances. In your groups, develop communication and management skills in order to develop your set list. Explore performance technologies and equipment, to develop and refine a personal composition portfolio of original music.
Units studied:
- Creating Music
- Music Performance
- Self-Promotion
Term 3 – Using the techniques you have built up through the year, produce your own compositions and private portfolio to showcase and communicate your achievements to invited guests. Work with technology students to record your work to create a CD, and market using self-promotional materials.
Units studied:
- Self-Promotion
- Music Project
Do It For Real
Industry Week
Studying at Confetti you’ll take part in Industry Week where you’ll be able to meet a range of professionals within your field of interest as well as other areas of the creative industries.
Past guests include Professor Green, Fumez the Engineer, Sigala, and Easy Life’s Murray Matravers.
Celebrate
Every year we welcome family, friends and industry professionals to watch, listen, test and play the fantastic work of our college students.
Student work
Our Talent Development team works closely with course leaders to link students with opportunities across the industry.
You’ll have access to a range of industry standard equipment and software including:
- Mac and PC music labs
- Logic Pro x
You’ll also work within Confetti’s 400 capacity venue and music hub, Metronome, with state-of-the-art recording facilities.
Courses
Once you’ve completed your course, you can go on to study one of our Level 3 courses:
Go on to study on one of our Level 3 courses:
Future careers
- Sound engineer
- Performer
- Songwriter
- Musician
- Session musician
- Composer
- Arranger
- Promoter
- Blogger
