Diploma in Music Performance and Production Level 2
at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college
What the college says
Learn production skills and perform in a state-of-the-art live venue at our Broxbourne campus. With professional recording studios a DJ suite vocal booth and rehearsal spaces plus tutors with industry experience you'll be prepared for your career in the fastest growing industry sector in the UK.What makes Performing & Production Arts at HRC special As a Music Performance and Production student you'll gain vital work experience including working on matines and evening performances at both the Michael Morpurgo Theatre and other local theatres Our Performing Arts students regularly tour local schools with productions and have previously visited Princess Alexandra Hospital to entertain the children's ward You will experience the production aspects of producing a performance working behind the scenes to plan and deliver a show HRC students are well-known for putting on outstanding shows being recognised by award-winning writer Michael Morpurgo as having "wonderful talent" We are proud to be in the Top 25 colleges for student achievement in Performing Arts and Music for learners aged 16 to 18 (2018) What do our students say "The course has taught me new skills and showed me strengths I didn't know I had." "The course itself was fantastic; I felt challenged but knew help was there if I needed it."
What you need to get on
An interest in music and studio recording At least four GCSEs at grade D or equivalent (grade 3) or Level 1 course at Merit grade
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Broxbourne Campus
Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, Turnford, EN10 6AE
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Turnford
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