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BTEC Level 3 Extended National Certificate in Music (Classical)

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course gives you valuable development of your knowledge and skills in performing and working with an ensemble. You will have a free half hour instrumental lesson, where you will work through solo performance pieces and performance grades. This course is at an advanced level and covers many aspects of musicianship. You will further your understanding of the music industry and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. You will gain confidence by developing your skills as a musician and will learn how to perform a wide range of musical styles and genres. Working with peers, you will create a tailor-made set of music that suits your instrumentation and will perform at live events. You will also learn musical theoretical knowledge that will enhance your performance skills and improve your ensemble. This will include conducting, analysis of dynamics, regular and irregular tempos and time signatures, aural perception skills and transposition.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects, and two years experience of learning and performing on one or more of the following instruments. * Guitar * Drums * Saxophone or other wind instrument * Keyboards * Voice * Bass * Percussion

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

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