What will I study?

In Music you will learn to recognise and play a variety of musical styles. You will develop your skills on two instruments or one instrument and voice; and you will be provided with opportunities to perform and develop these skills. You will learn basic theory skills alongside learning about different styles of music and how to recognise the concepts used in them. You will also develop creative skills through composition, including the use of GarageBand.

What skills will I learn?

Music is all around us - on the radio, on TV and film, in games… I’m sure you’ve probably heard music already today! It’s something we can all relate to and helps us express ourselves. Through listening to different styles you will learn techniques and concepts that are used to do this. You will have the opportunity to develop performing skills as well as your own creative ideas through composing and improvising. Music is about so much more than just performing though, it is a subject that uses creativity, imagination, problem solving and will help develop self-confidence, analytical skills, independence and responsibility - all valuable tools, whatever walk of life you are interested in pursuing.

So why choose music?

If you enjoy playing music, performing and being on stage then you will enjoy this course. Choose Music if you enjoy listening to music and want to learn more about how it works - no matter if you like pop music, classical music, film & TV music or game music. Choose Music if you enjoy being creative. You might also learn music technology skills through using computers, equipment and software to create and record music. Music can help you build your problem solving, research, planning, analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as your creativity. Not to mention discipline, composure under pressure, time management, communication, team and individual working ability - all gained from practice and performing in a practical and creative setting.

Possible Careers

• Performer

• Composer

• DJ

• Music Therapist

• Sound engineer

• Broadcasting/film/video

• Radio producer

• Event manager

• Arts administrator

• arts worker

• Music retailer/publisher

• Primary/secondary teacher

• instrumental instructor