Free BTEC Level 3 Music Performance Course in Totnes. Classes run full-time at King Edward VI Community College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, plus the ability to perform on a chosen instrument. The course runs over 12 months and gives you a practical grounding in the skills needed to work in the music sector. You'll develop your performance technique alongside broader musical knowledge. This is a Pearson Edexcel qualification, and the level 3 btec music performance certificate is well regarded by conservatoires, universities, and music employers.
Who this course is for
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Performance is a two-year course which provides students with a practical understanding of the skills required to work within the music sector. This is a highly recognised musical qualification.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4. A passion for music and a ability in performance on a chosen instrument.
What you will learn
You'll develop your performance skills on your chosen instrument.
You'll study music theory and how it applies to performance.
You'll learn how to prepare and present live performances.
You'll explore the professional skills needed to work in the music sector.
You'll build an understanding of music industry contexts and roles.
You'll practise rehearsal techniques and ensemble or solo work.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical performance sessions at the heart of the course. Assessment is through coursework, performance portfolios, and practical assessments rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work over the year that demonstrates your skills and progress. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King Edward VI Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to your chosen instrument for practice and performance work.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Session musician: performing recorded or live work for hire
Music teacher or tutor: teaching instrument or music theory
Live sound technician: running audio for live events and venues
Music producer: creating and recording music in a studio
Choir or ensemble director: leading group music-making
Arts administrator: coordinating programmes at music organisations
Music retail specialist: advising customers in instrument or equipment sales
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance (Pearson Edexcel): a larger qualification that broadens your portfolio and strengthens university applications.
BA (Hons) Music or Music Performance: undergraduate study at a university or conservatoire, building on your BTEC foundation.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music: a Level 4 route into the music industry with a more vocational focus.
