LIVE PERFORMANCE
SCQF LEVEL 6 - MUSIC
Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to perform both in the classroom and in the wider community. This NPA will not only benefit those interested in a performing arts career path, but will also develop intra and interpersonal skills in all young people, allowing them to become more well-rounded individuals.
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QUALIFICATION
NPA MUSIC: LIVE PERFORMANCE
DURATION
1 Year full time/
6 periods per week
COURSEWORK
Perform in a group of up to 4 musicians for 20 minutes
EXAM
The course is internally assessed.
COST
No necessary costs – however, pupils may choose to receive private tuition.
TEACHERS
Mrs Moggach
Mr Fraser
Mr Murray
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course makes a valuable contribution to your general education and personal development by providing you with a broad range of skills which incorporates practical experience of performing music. It also allows you to develop and extend your interest in music and acquire more specialist skills in an area which may be of interest to you. You also have the opportunity to participate in our extracurricular music groups.
Skill Development Scotland state:
Around 100,000 people are employed in the creative and digital industry in Scotland.
From a study conducted by the University of Florida, young people who study music are 4 times more likely to be recognised for academic achievement.
Young people who participate in music-related activities achieve significantly higher marks in Science, Maths, and English exams in secondary school than non-musical classmates, according to a new large-scale study.
More information can be found
through this link:
How does playing an instrument
benefit your brain?
Studying music helps young people
get better grades in Maths and
English:
wHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
Music courses incorporate active learning to engage pupils through activities such as composing, performing, and listening to/analysing music. Frequent team building tasks in addition to independent work suit all styles of learning and prepare students for the world of work.
This style of active learning is also very popular with students and most enjoy, and look forward to, going to their classes.
Taking music will give you the opportunity to learn from professional musicians through performances and workshops.
The course assessment consists of:
2 Mandatory Units
Music: Live Performance
Performing Music On One Instrument or Voice
One optional unit from a choice of 4:
Performing Music On One Instrument or Voice
Music: Technical Support
Music: Promotion in the Music Industry
Creative Project
KEY FACTS
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
entry requirements
Entry to Music: Live Performance requires an A or B pass at National 5 Music. Some candidates would be capable of achieving Music: Live Performance without achieving National 5 - please speak to the Principal Teacher of Performing Arts if this is the case.
what will you get?
NPA Level 6 in Music: Live Performance.
The course is graded
Pass/fail
progress
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
EMPLOYMENT
my world of work
Some typical careers that you might immediately think of include music teacher, music therapist, music critic, session musician, performer, musical instrument maker/repairer, theatre technician, DJ, sound engineer and accompanist.
However, most careers will suit a course in music, as even if not directly linked to performing arts, music will allow young people to become more rounded individuals. Primary teacher, lawyer/solicitor, doctor, nurse, dentist, orthodontist, beautician, vet, nursery nurse, journalist, IT Analyst, librarian, events management, advertising, local government project officer, mathematician, banking, management positions and college/university lecturer are only some examples.
Skills developed through Music:
Problem Solving: reading music notation, working independently, resilience, time management, positive work ethic.
Leadership: leading a group of musicians, building confidence, organisational skills. All music courses require you to complete coursework which demands you take responsibility for your own learning and have a proactive, motivated attitude towards your studies.
Teamwork: performing in a group, recording compositions.
Communication: performing in a group/as a soloist, presenting, interaction with others, using clear and concise language to effectively express your thoughts and ideas when both analysing music and reviewing your composition.
Other: dexterity , fine motor skills and memory skills.
This link will take you to an excellent resource on MyWOW which looks at potential career routes when you select a combination of subjects.
STUDENT STORIES
Information from pupils who have studied this course as to how they feel it was.
