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Level 3 Year 1
Project 1 – Performance
Introduction
Health and Safety
Job Roles within the Music Industry
The rehearsal process
The performance
Project 1 Evaluation
Project 2 – Composition
Introduction
Context
Research
Practical Skills
Finished tracks
Evaluation
Project 3 – Tribute band
Introduction
About the artist
Features of Bob Marley’s music
Social and Political influences
Set list and rehearsal structure
Live sound
Final Performance
Evaluation
References
Project 4 – Recording and mixing
Introduction
Recording research
Recording in the studio
Recording as a band in the studio
Mixing tracks
Finished mixes and recordings
Evaluation of project 4
References
Project 5 – Jazz Performance
Introduction
Context
Repertoire
Research
A Brief History of Jazz
Rehearsal structure and practical skills
Writing a Blues Song
Developing the Jazz Standards
How to play in a Jazz trio
The role of a piano accompanist
Improvisation
Organising and Promoting the Performance
Photo Shoot
Band Rehearsals and Practice Performances
Performing as a professional musician
Final performance
Evaluation
References
Level 3 Year 2
Introduction Year 2
Year 2 Project 1
Introduction
Plan
Event management
Video editing
Performance
Evaluation
Bibliography
Project Feedback
Project 2
Introduction
Plan
Professional development
Community Workshop
Solo Performance
Birmingham Performance
Evaluation
Bibliography
Project 2 Feedback
Project 3
Introduction
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Bibliography
Project 3 Feedback
Project 4 – Extended Project
Introduction
Proposal
Initial Concept
Presentation – Feedback
Strengths And Weaknesses
Exploring and Condensing My Project Idea
Project Aims and Objectives
Proposal Form
Project Action Plan and Timetable
Potential Problems
Risk Assessment
Personal Practice
Mother Fungus – Jazz Fusion
Why Jazz Fusion?
Musical Research
Song Writing and Arrangements
Band Rehearsals and Meetings
Promotion
Photoshoot
Band and Promotional Artwork
Venue Research, Organisation and Performance Preperation
Final Set List
Performances
Final Performance
Session Pianist
What Is A Session Musician?
Matilda UK Tour – Alhambra Pit Band Experience
Chicago Pit Band
Dineo’s EP
Led Zeppelin Tribute – Zed Leppelin
Ant’s Mixtape Introduction
Cocktail Piano
Professional Development
Grade 8 Jazz Piano
Grade 5 Music Theory
University Interviews and Auditions
Session Targets
Problem Solving
Weekly Evaluation Vlogs
Final Evaluation
Bibliography
Interim Assessment
Summative Feedback
Session Pianist
