Post 16 Music & Music Tech

Curriculum Overview

Whether your goal is to be a performer, producer, songwriter or a music business professional, studying this course is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for the future. We offer a varied and well-rounded musical training that will stretch and challenge you, as well as provide you with the wide range of skills that you need to succeed in the industry. 

The Music Department benefits from outstanding facilities including professionally equipped rehearsal rooms, recording studios, Apple Mac suites and a brand new Dolby Atmos immersive mixing facility. We use software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Ableton alongside equipment from Marshall, Fender, Roland, Native Instruments and many other industry standard brands. 

Two course options are available: ‘Music Route’ and ‘Music Technology Route’. For both routes we offer the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production (equivalent to 3 A Levels). 

For Music Route you need to be a confident performer on at least one instrument or voice. As with Key Stage 4, although we welcome applications from those whose main focus is songwriting, a high level of music performance skill is also required. 

For Music Technology Route you will show a strong aptitude for and knowledge of music technology and production. You may also be a vocal or instrumental performer although this is not mandatory. 

 

Areas studied at Post 16 Music include: 

• Songwriting
• Music Production and Composition 
• Ensemble and Solo Performance
• The Music Industry
• Music History
• Ethnomusicology
• Final Major Project 

Areas studied at Post 16 Music Technology include: 

• Studio Recording
• DJ Performance Skills
• Synthesis & Sound Design
• Mixing & Mastering
• Music History 
• The Music Industry
• Ethnomusicology
• Final Major Project 

Industry Opportunities

We collaborate with a range of creative industry partners to ensure that our students receive an up-to-date education and real-world experience. Recent performance opportunities include a wide range of external venues and festivals such as SXSW, The Alternative Escape, The Hootananny and The MITS Awards. 

As well as this, visiting professionals from the music industry give regular talks and masterclasses in areas such as record labels, publishing, copyright, licensing and songwriting. Recent guests have included established artists, successful alumni and representatives from Atlantic Records, PRS, Music Support and Love Music Hate Racism.

What Qualities Do I Need?

• We are looking for imaginative and talented musicians who have an interest in the study of music as a wider subject (not just performance/production) 
• Initiative to create opportunities for themselves and their peers. 
• You are actively involved in music both in and out of school.
• We are a wide-ranging department and there is no preference given to particular genres or instruments.

How Do I Apply

You may apply for ONE ROUTE ONLY. For entry into Year 12, please answer the following questions online for both the Music and Music tech Routes.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload solo performance recordings. Further details will be provided in the application form