Drum Certificate
COURSE SUMMARY
The Drum Certificate (in Popular Music Performance) course is designed for those students who cannot commit to a full year of study at one time, and provides the perfect opportunity to maximize learning in a short period of time.
Students who complete the Certificate course obtain credits that they can use towards the full Higher Diploma award at a later stage.
Each level of the Certificate course corresponds exactly to each of three levels of the Higher Diploma (in Popular Music Performance) course. So, for example, studying on Level I Certificate is exactly equivalent to studying on Level I of the Higher Diploma. Students play every week in live band situations with other instrumentalists, studying the different musical styles relevant to today’s wide-ranging musical arena. 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 learning opportunities are maximized and the learning environment remains extremely focused.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
| Course name: | Drum Certificate | |
| Commencement: | 30th June 2008 | |
| Duration: | 10 weeks full-time | |
| Class Times: |
16 hours/week, 3 days/week |
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Cost: |
£1,750 |
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Entry Requirements: |
Students should possess Intermediate skill levels on the instrument for Level I, with higher abilities for direct entry onto Levels II or III. There is a mandatory FREE assessment prior to acceptance. Academic qualifications and sight reading skills are not required. |
COURSE OUTLINE
The Certificate course is broken down into the following main areas of study, as follows:
·LPW - Live Performance Workshops
·LPW preparation class
·RSW - Rhythm Section Workshops
·Instrumental techniques
·Style studies
·Reading studies
·Music technology
·Percussion studies
·Harmony & theory
·Second instrument studies: Keyboards
·Open counseling
For full details of the course content at each Level of the Certificate (I, II or III), please see the corresponding Level for the Higher Diploma course.
