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Music Performance Extended Certificate Level 3

Bexhill College

Penland Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Bexhill College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Course Summary

Music Performance is for the performing musician/vocalist and the composer/ songwriter. If you are already skilled as a performer to around grade 4 or equivalent and want to develop your skills, then this course will allow you to develop them through class workshops and concerts. The course also includes music journalism through research and article writing.

Course Details

There are various units, designed to make you think deeply about your role as a performer and practical tasks to help improve your technique. There is also substantial written work to complete, so you will need good English skills too.

Units could include:

  • Practical Music Theory and Harmony
  • Professional Practice in the Music Industry
  • Ensemble Music Performance
  • Composing Music
  • Music Performance Session Styles
  • Solo Performance
  • Improvisation Music

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is through a mixture of performances, written work, and presentations.

Entry requirements

At least four to five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above, plus, a music performance qualification at grade 4 or equivalent.

Equipment required

The College does have various instruments and equipment, but it will be beneficial for you to bring in your own instruments if possible. You may want to purchase books on techniques specific to your instrument/ voice. Opportunities to attend performances, workshops, and seminars will be available during the course, which incur varying costs.

Your next steps...

There are numerous Higher Education courses with a focus on performance and we have special links with ACM, WaterBear, and BIMM who run degree-level courses in various aspects of performance.

Additional information


For more courses like this, check our courses page.