Music Practice - Pop L3 Diploma

The course covers instrumental technique, performance and rehearsal skills, the music business, studio recording, music technology, aural skills, composition and music theory. Students work in bands towards regular performances, and in year 2, record and produce their own personal CD. Weekly lunchtime gigs give students regular performance opportunities and the opportunity to hear visiting professional bands and artists. All students perform in Chi-Fest, the college's very own Music Festival. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. The Department was recently judged OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. 2. Excellent rehearsal and performance facitilites in a dedicated block. 3. As a Roland Music Academy we have access to excellent Roland equipment. 4. 95% success rates are amongst the highest in the country. 5. All students perform at our very own music festival - Chi-Fest! What will I Study? You will learn how to; improve your instrumental/vocal technique; perform with confidence as a soloist and band member; perform in a variety of musical styles; use a recording studio effectively; use computer based technology to create, edit and notate music; read and write musical notation; identify, describe and write about musical elements; create songs and compositions, market your skills as a musician; work with other to plan, rehearse for and promote performances. You will learn about; the history and social context of popular music; the structure and working of the music industry; jobs in the music industry. How will I be Taught? You will experience a wide variety of teaching methods. Instrumental and group performance skills will be taught through practical rehearsals and workshop sessions. Studio Recording and Music Technology will be taught through hands on experience of industry standard equipment and software. A more classroom based approach will be used in subjects such as The Music Industry and Music Theory. How will I be Assessed? A wide variety of assessment methods will be used. These will include; practical performances, continuous observation of work, written assignments, group presentations, timed practical tasks, portfolio building and classroom tests. What our students say? 'I loved every minute of this course' 'The instrumental teaching was excellent' This year's Chi-Fest was such great fun. Watching the Tutors perform at Chi-Fest was brilliant - they really rocked! I wish I could come back and do it all again!