Music: Extended Diploma

In a new undertaking for the College, this qualification is designed for practical musicians who are serious about taking their studies to an advanced level with a view to entering further training, further education and employment within the music sector.

The course will focus on developing practical skills in performance, composition, production and the use of technology over the two years, supported by academic study and regular contact with professional practitioners and institutions, such as recording studios.

The Music Department has forged close associations with a wide range of educational institutions respected for musical excellence, including The Guildhall and Bath Spa University, and active practitioners across a range of disciplines, including performers, producers, songwriters and composers for films and computer games.

There are numerous opportunities for students’ work to be showcased at venues within and outside of the College, as well as through digital media, workshops and tours.

17 units over two years including:

• Working & Developing as a Musical Ensemble
• Live Music Workshop
• Music Performance Techniques
• Contemporary Songwriting Techniques
• Aural Perception Skills
• The Sound & Music Industry
• Composing Music
• Music & Sound for the Moving Image
• Music Production Techniques
• Special Subject Investigation
• Major Music Project
• Sequencing Systems & Techniques

A Subsidiary Diploma in Performing (equivalent to one A Level) may be available to some students on an A Level programme.

Further information on this new course is available from
Dr David Golby, Director of Music dgol@henleycol.ac.uk: 01491 634091)