BTEC Music Performance

Applications Open - 3rd October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

Entry Requirements - Please select 3 sixth form courses for your programme.

EPQ, LIBF Finance and Core Maths are allowed in addition to your main programme of study as enrichment choices.

Please go to our school website for more details about option blocks and course information:

https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/learn-with-us/sixth-form/courses-and-entry-requirements/

We look forward to receiving your forms

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

The music course offers students an opportunity to develop their skills as musicians whilst learning skills that are key to being successful in the industry.

Through the course students will improve their understanding of music theory, understanding professional practices in the industry, they will develop an understanding of the skills required to be a session musician and will be improving their performance skills as part of a group.

Unit 1 – Practical music theory and harmony

Unit 2 - Professional practice in the music industry

Unit 3 - Ensemble Music Performance

Unit 5 - Music Performance Session Styles

All units are done as controlled assessments in class, with Unit 2 and Unit 3 being sent off for external marking

Students must be able to play an instrument. Students do not need to have taken Music at GCSE

Employment: Music producer., Music therapist, Musician, Private music teacher, Secondary schoolteacher.

University: BMUS (hons) in Music, BA (Hons) Music