The program of learning will cover all aspects of being a modern day working musician. The program is designed to provide an overview and vocational experience of life as a working musician. It will expose students to new styles of music, through the many sessions that are arranged throughout the course including: being a 'pit musician' for the musical theatre shows that are produced by the musical theatre students on the performing arts course, the variety show, a jazz evening held for the mayor in the college's restaurant Buckley's and a Christmas Pantomime held at The Parr Hall in Warrington to name but a few.
No average or ordinary course, we offer fresh and raw training which challenges current music practice, by taking risks, being inventive and developing independance.
As a Grade 1 department, we are a success because we train our learners to be practioners and artists who produce outstanding work, which is regarded as some of the best in the UK at College Level (Source - OFSTED, UK Skills, Reviews and external examiner reports)
The program is split into unitised learning and does not incorporate an exam. Full qualification acheivement will result in the equivalent of 3 A - levels. The Units are: Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Instrument Skills, Recorded Music Performance, Session Musician, Contextual Studies and Business studies. The course is focused around the day to day life of a working musician, who has to learn how to make a living for themselves, usually in a self-employed capacity.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (C or above), including Maths and English (or Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or successful completion of a Level 2 course with Functional Skills Maths and English).
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements will be assessed on an individual basis by the Curriculum Manager and Curriculum Director.
You do not need to apply for this course online or complete an application form. Please call 01925 494494 or e-mail learner.services@warrington.ac.uk to enrol directly on to this course.
You do not need to apply for this course online or complete an application form. Please call 01925 494494 or e-mail learner.services@warrington.ac.uk to enrol directly on to this course.
You will be required to complete an assignment in each of the eight areas of study gaining credits for work submitted. This qualification is awarded on achieving 64 credits. Units are assessed using Pass, Merit, Distinction and work can be resubmitted. Access to the second year is only possible by achieving the full qualification attached to year one.
You can progress directly into the industry or progress onto the Artist development programme based at the British Academy of New Music in London (through a bursary scheme). You can also progress into Higher Education where you can study a performing muscian related course.
