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!

ESA Music Development Plan


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: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production
Specification: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production

About:

Performing as a musician or creating as a producer are two of the most thrilling and rewarding gifts available to us as humans. This course gives you the opportunity to combine this gift with hard work to help you develop the skills you will require to become a professional in the music production and performance industry. You will work on your instrument both as a soloist and within an ensemble to help you hone and perfect your craft whilst learning the fundamental skills required to become a well rounded sound engineer. In addition to this you will learn valuable inside industry knowledge that will equip you with the skills needed for the live and studio 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:

Year 12

  • Unit 1- Principles of music performance production

  • Unit 2- Critical listening and composition

  • Unit 3 - Music industry and Professional Practice

  • Unit 4- Critical and Contextual awareness of music performance and production

  • Unit 5- Music production in context

  • Unit 6- Music Performance in context

Year 13

  • Unit 7- Preparation from specialist student in music performance and production

  • Unit 8- Collaborative music performance and production