Performing Arts
Music Performance and Production
Culture needs a soundtrack! Music is intrinsic to how we feel and connect. It is the soul and spirit of communication. It is the language and deep thought and fun, melancholy and wonder. It is listening and it is play. The ESA ensemble is a beautiful thing!
Key Stage 4
Music Performance
Specification: RSL Music Level 2
Course Code: RSL Level 2 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners
About:
The RSL Level 2 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners provides students with a creative approach to Music industry skill building. Allowing students to expand their understanding of Music through the exploration of rehearsing for live performance, composing for studio performance and live performance for stage. Students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and ability to explore their own creativity during the course of this 2 year qualification.
Assessment:
Music Rehearsal Skills
The learner will explore the importance of rehearsing in groups in preparation for a 15 minute performance. Learners will explore their rationale for rehearsing, aims for rehearsals and evaluate the overall effectiveness of their rehearsal process.
Composing Music (Collaboration)
The learner will explore the process of creating music with other musicians. They will work on the creative pathway to effective songwriting and evaluate their process ready to record their 15 minutes work of music in a live studio recording session
Live Music Performance
The learner will explore the process of completing an effective live performance for audience consumption. Learners will rehearse a 15 minute music set of original or cover material, exploring the process of preparing for this performance and executing this as a professional musician.
Key Stage 4
BTEC Music Production and Sound Production
Course Code: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice
Specification: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice
About:
The BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice allows students to develop a number of core skills including sequencing in Logic Pro X, and the practical application of microphones in a studio setting. The mandatory units explore the music industry, looking at the different job roles and organisations whilst managing a music product allows you to plan and deliver a music concert.
The aims of the course are to: inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the Music Sector and give learners the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and understanding of, and develoop skills in, the music industry, e.g. the live sound industry, solo or group professional performance, or music promotion and publishing.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Throughout this course students will be invited to work on a number of projects at ESA through the Projects team. Students that demonstrate a real passion for this industry will be able to further develop their skills and knowledge with the Projects team and by working with our 6th Form students.
Assessment:
Unit 1: The Music Industry (understand different types of organisations that make up the music industry and understand the job roles in the music industry)
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product (students plan, develop and deliver a music product, promote a music product and review the management process)
Unit 6: Introducing Music Recording (plan a recording session and use recording equipment safely to promote multi-track recordings)
Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing (explore music sequencing techniques and create tracks using Logic Pro X)
Key Stage 5
RSL Music Performance and Production
Course Code: RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners 601/7691/X
Specification: RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
About:
The RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners provides a music industry qualification that will equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding for entry to employment in the music industry or progression to further educational study at a higher level.
The qualification aims to offer practical learning and exploration of musical practice through a series of subject specific units including Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance, Session Musician and Planning a Career in Music that allow students to develop their skills as a performing within the music industry.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Connections to PLATFORM ONE college of Music, in partnership with the University of Chichester. Connections to BIMM Brighton and London, with workshops and visits from University personnel. Opportunities to perform in professional standard Music performances, working closely with industry standard equipment and professional personnel in the planning and delivery process.
Assessment:
Rehearsal Skills and Live Music Performance:
The learner will be able to Plan the rehearsal of a live music performance, rehearse effectively for a live music performance and present a live music performance and provide an evaluation identifying strengths and areas requiring development.
Planning for a Career in Music:
The purpose of this unit is to familiarise learners with the processes associated with effective career planning
Auditioning for Music:
This unit aims to develop the skills to participate effectively in the audition process. This will also present the learner with the opportunity to explore, analyse and develop their own audition techniques and experience through a combination of theory and practice, relevant to industry standards and expectations.
Session Musician:
This unit aims to develop the learner’s ability to operate effectively as an instrumentalist/vocalist in a range of musical styles and contexts, whilst developing strategies to broaden musical horizons, increase flexibility and promote versatility.
Music Artist and the Media:
The aim of this unit is to evaluate the role and impact of the wider media on an artist/producer and their audience. The purpose of the unit is to develop the learners’ understanding of the interaction of the artist and the wider media.
Composing for Film & Documentary:
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s technical and creative knowledge and understanding as composers of music in the genres of film and documentary.
