Music Level 3 Extended Diploma

This course focuses on the rapid development of the field of music, concentrating particularly on the practical elements. Your studies will include: • The context of music and associated imagery in the media • Acoustics • Professional practice • Composition and orchestration

Full details regarding fees and entitlement to fee waivers can be obtained from Student Services. Salary/Income Your annual income would vary according to how successful you were and how much work you could get. See the Musicians' Union, Equity (the performers' union) and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) websites for recommended rates of pay for session musicians and live performers. Key facts: There are 102,220 people working in the music industry, of which: 50,780 work in live performance 21,930 in production, retail and distribution of musical instrument/audio equipment 15,130 in retail and distribution of recordings 10,190 in recording 2,890 in composition of musical works and music publishing 1,300 in promotion, management and agency related activities

You will need to have five GCSEs, grades A* to C, ideally including English and music, or to have successfully completed a relevant Level 2 qualification with merit and functional skills. Selection requires a successful interview, positive reference and instrumental audition (can include voice).

You can move on to a higher education course specialising in music, either at Gloucestershire College or a university of your choice. Alternatively you may want to seek employment within the industry.

GC STUDENTS BRING THE HOUSE DOWN AT GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL Will, Marcello and Kate, who are all studying towards Level 3 in Music Performance recently excelled with their live project, ‘Past, Present and future’, a gig they put on at the Gloucester Guildhall. The aim of the event was to showcase bands, DJs, singers and musicians over the age of 14 who are either; interested in becoming a GC student, current GC students and ex GC students who have gone on to progress in their musical careers post GC. A stunning line up of raw talent rocked the house at the Guildhall gig held on 15th March, the students secured a brilliant line-up of bands and performers of all ages for the event, even some as young as 14! The stunning selection of talented musicians included bands such as: Stereo Influence, Swift Manouver, The Acrylics, Feed the Moose and winners of the search for new talent, Strange Things Frighten Us, plus a showcase of current students at Gloucestershire College. Course Leader Lee Holder said: “We had a fantastic line-up with an audience of 350, the atmosphere was amazing. The students even had a few surprises up their sleeves for the event. Being the same day as Red Nose Day, the student organisers performed a special song at the gig as a tribute to the charity in a bid to raise money for the worthwhile cause.” The gig which was a free event raised £50 which was donated to Comic Relief.

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details