The BTEC First Diploma in Music

Cadets with an interest in music are now able to earn a vocational qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* - C level

The BTEC First Diploma in Music has been designed to develop a basic understanding of music as a profession and combines both technical skills with practical elements and research.

Upon completion, Cadets will have demonstrated an understanding of all aspects of performance including solo and ensemble work and how to manage rehearsals. They will also learn how to market, budget, advertise, programme and publicise a music event. Cadets are expected to be able to play a musical instrument prior to enrolling in the course, but do not have to be able to read music.

To earn a BTEC First Diploma in Music you must successfully complete 6 units

Planning & Creating a Music Event

Complete a project plan

Sit an Interview

Complete an Event Management & Communication assessment

Answer question 8 in Part I of the workbook

Exploring the Music Profession

Design and produce a poster

Write a budget for a performance

Answer questions 1 and 2 in Part III of the workbook

Answer questions 4 and 6 in Part I of the workbook

Solo Music Performance

Complete the CVQO BTEC Solo Performance Assessment

Perform examples of practice routines

Answer assignment 5 in Part II of the workbook

Working as a Musical Ensemble

Answer assignments 4 and 5 in

Part III of the workbook.

Be an active member of a Cadet Band or Ensemble

Work towards a performance with your band or ensemble

Rehearsal Techniques for Musicians

Complete Practice Diary

Complete Performance Portfolio

Complete assignments 1 and 4 in Part II of the Workbook.

Sit an ensemble performance assessment

Exploring an Area of Music

Complete a research proposal

Deliver a presentation of between 5-7 mins duration

Predicted Grade (subject to confirmation from Edexcel)

Below are listed some of the courses and qualifications which will be accepted as

evidence towards your BTEC First Diploma. This list is by no means exhaustive and

similar qualifications/achievements may also be used in evidence.

AS1 Music

A Level Music

ABRSM Grade IV or above

GSMD Grade IV or above

TCL Grade IV or above

ACF Music Syllabus 2 Star

ACF Music Syllabus 3 Star

ACF Music Syllabus 4 Star

ACF Intermediate Piping Course

ACF Advanced Piping Course

ACF National Massed Band

Cadet Force National Band

Cadet Force Massed Band (Area/County)

CVQO Solo Assessment

CVQO Ensemble Assessment

National Event participation

Area Event Participation

County Music Ensemble

Membership of Junior Departments of Royal College Music, Guildhall, Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Northern, Royal Welsh College of Music, Trinity College

Teaching and Coaching music activities

(Drum Major, Lead Tip)

Unit/Squadron Band

Unit/Squadron Duty Bugler

HM Forces Band Service Audition

Musical Work Experience

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