Higher Diploma (Drums)
The one year Higher Diploma drum course (in Popular Music Performance) is designed to equip aspiring professional musicians with the skills and awareness required by today's ever-changing music industry.
Successful students will gain two awards, our own Institute of Contemporary Music Performance Diploma and the OCN Diploma (in Popular Music Performance.) This is a level 3 award and is equivalent to 1.5 GCE 'A' levels and can be used for entry into Higher Education.
On the Higher Diploma course you will play drums every week in live band situations with other instrumentalists, studying the different drumming and percussion styles relevant to today’s wide-ranging musical arena and music industry. Class sizes are generally no more than 12 students, creating a high level of interaction with both your tutors and your fellow musicians. This ensures that your training and learning opportunities are maximized and the learning environment remains extremely focused.
GENERAL COURSE DETAILS
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Commencement: |
6th October 2008 | |
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Duration: |
30 weeks full-time made up of 3 x 10-week terms |
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Class Times: |
16 hours/week, 3 days/week |
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Cost: |
£4,950 |
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Entry Req: |
Students should possess Intermediate skill levels on the instrument. There is a mandatory FREE assessment prior to acceptance. Academic qualifications and sight reading skills are not required. |
COURSE OUTLINE
Click here to download the 2008 Prospectus with the Higher Diploma Course Outline.
The Higher Diploma course is broken down into four main areas of study, as follows:
CORE CURRICULUM: Covers and develops the essential technical skills that you will require to develop a career as a musician. For example, Harmony and Theory, Instrumental Technique, Transcribing, Arranging and Aural Skills.
PERFORMANCE: Covers all the principle contemporary styles, from Blues, Rock and Soul through to advanced styles such as Jazz and Fusion. This provides you with performance experience and skills, as well as a widening song repertoire.
STYLISTIC STUDY: This part of the course provides you with an in-depth understanding of all the principle contemporary musical styles, both in terms of performance on your instrument and their historical importance and perspective.
SIGHT READING: Assuming no prior reading experience, this part of the course will provide you with the tools required to sight read standard music notation. This essential skill is supported throughout the course in practical performance classes, and is an integral part of a musician’s skill set.
