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Want to turn your musical talent into something more?
Music is your life.
But you know your future in music could be more than just listening to it.
This course helps you turn your creativity and talent into real opportunities in the music industry through live performance and studio experience.
Why should you study this course?
You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, as well as a love for music performance.
After you apply, you'll attend an interview with our course tutors.
Don't worry, because it's not a test. It's a chance to see if the course is right for you.
If the course isn't the right fit, our tutors recommend progressing through ELEVATE Creative & Performance instead.
Our tutors will help you find the course that's right for you.
If you want to perform every day and become a better musician, this course is for you.
One day, you might be in the studio with your band, developing your sound, learning set material, and preparing for your next performance.
The next day, you might record in a professional studio and learn how to use music software professionally.
Either way, every lesson is practical to help you build real experience and grow as a musician.
You'll also perform live gigs with your band at Bath's leading venues, like Komedia, to get a feel for what it's like to perform in front of an audience on stage.
In lectures, you'll take notes to support written assignments like journals, reflections, and research projects.
But don't worry. Not all assignments are written.
You'll also perform and discuss your creative process to prove everything you learn throughout the year.
After this course, you can progress to Music Performance Level 3 or Music
Technology Level 3.
You can then start work in the performance industry, secure an apprenticeship, or study a music degree at university.
So many people think you can only become a musician if you study music.
But that's not true.
You could become a:
And more
You don't need to pay any fees to join the course.
You should wear appropriate clothing for classes, e.g. tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt.
You will learn the skills needed to become a confident musician including confidence and instrumental skills. You will be taught how to record yourself, bands and instruments in our studio, alongside, the fundamental of using Logic Pro X to compose and develop musical ideas. You will explore solo and group performance material, the nature of design, voice and movement, technical theatre and demonstrate how to embed research within your practical work. You will gain a significant amount of experience in working as part of an ensemble and explore a variety of performance and production skills in which to inform your own creative choices. This course is most suited for people aged 16-18 and may also meet the needs of mature students up to 20 years. Those who successfully complete their programme will achieve a nationally recognised qualification at the appropriate level.
If you need help with travel costs to and from college or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.
Money shouldn't stop you from studying music and following the career you want.
The City Centre Campus also offers the following support:
If you have a problem during your time at the college, our Welfare team can help you with:
Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat with a friendly Welfare Officer.