Music Performance

Course Information

Introduction

Our course will be music to your ears if you want to develop practical and creative skills that focus on combining practical knowledge and creative ability. You’ll alternate between performing, promoting yourself as an artist, and producing a professional portfolio that reflects your personal development.

Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Course units/modules

• Exploring Music - You will develop different techniques to create music and produce a portfolio of musical exploration.
• Professional Development - You will explore professional development needs and present a professional development plan.
• Self-promotion in the Music Industry - You will develop a professional identity and produce promotional materials.
• Music Performance - You will develop your skills to perform with others on your instrument and voice to an audience.
• Creating Music - You will develop techniques to create music using Digital Audio Workstations.
• Music Project - You will apply your skills to develop, refine and realise music in response to a commercial brief.

Benefits and skills

• Explore music creation techniques through practical workshops and activities
• Leverage self-promotion tools to support your progression into the industry.
• Craft and present music in response to a commercial brief.
• Perform live to audiences at our industry standard facilities.

The department of Music and Performance Production has some of the best facilities in the region for our specialist courses. With support from industry partners we boast 2 recording studios, 5 dance studios, 6 ensemble rooms and 3 Music Production suites. At the heart of the department is the Chroma-Q theatre, a 180 seat venue that caters to shows, gigs and events from across the curriculum.

We chose Quarry Hill as the location for the new campus partly because of its proximity to so many creative partners. Situated next to Leeds Playhouse a short walk will also take you to Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance, Leeds Grand Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Conservatoire, The Wardrobe, City Varieties Music Hall, Dance Studio Leeds, The Key Club, East Street Arts and Leeds Arena. And to make travelling easier we are across the road from the Bus Station.

In addition to the practical classes we offer a range of enrichment sessions that are open to learners on any programme. They include Explosive urban dance crew, Essence contemporary dance group, Encore singing group and EnAct performance company. We also support the college Drag society and student union fitness sessions.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 including English or maths.

You will also be required to attend an interview and audition, where you should be able to demonstrate that you have an interest in music and some skills to perform on an instrument or voice.

For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The structure of the audition differs depending on your area of study. You will be given plenty of notice of the audition requirements when you book a date and will be supported throughout by our team.

Music performance students would be expected to demonstrate their performance skills to a member of the teaching team in a solo audition.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Progression may include a level 3 qualification, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.