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MusicEducationResources.Org supports the delivery of Music Performance and Music Technology elements of the new BTEC Nationals in Music and Music Technology programmes for QCF and NQF qualifications at level 2 and level 3.

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We offer resources and support materials for the classroom, lecture room, studio and performance space written by experienced professionals, in a truly vocational context.

Resource packs for all NQF (Legacy) BTEC Music and Music Technology units are still available, with new QCF units currently being prepared.

A selection of Instrument and equipment reviews are free on the website - and will be regularly updated, along with ideas on how this equipment relates to specific units of the new BTEC Firsts and Nationals in Music and Music Technology.

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For centres unable to order on-line we are able to process by post sent to MusicEd, 325 Church Lane, Cardington, Beds MK44 3SR Please see the Resource Packs page for full details.

We are always interested in hearing from you and discussing your requirements, you can usually reach us at 07432 703493 between 10am & 4pm each day if you wish to talk to someone in person. Alternately you can send a text message to this number complete with your contact details and suitable times to reach you - we will get back to you as soon as we can.

New BTEC MUSIC Level 2 specification - support packs for all units available NOW!

The Edexcel BTEC Music and Music Technology (QCF) specifications are now in place - they apply to learners registered from September 2010 onwards.

There will be 'New Generation' BTECs for Music and Music Technology from September 2013 -

Please remember to REGISTER with us (see details at the left of Home page) to receive regular updates/ releases with regard to these new qualifications.

We have support materials for the current (QCF) qualifications available now...

The new Level 2 structure offers 3 pathways:

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Music – a 15 credit, 90 GLH qualification equivalent to a single GCSE

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music – a 30 credit, 180 GLH qualification equivalent to 2 GCSEs.

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music – a 60 credit, 360 GLH qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs

Music Education Resources began to make packs available for the current specification from July 1st 2010 as follows:

BTEC FIRSTS in MUSIC (QCF)

3 unit pack (any 3 units) £45.00

6 unit pack (any 6 units) £80.00

Single unit (any unit) £18.00

Edexcel BTEC Firsts in Music 2010 QCF (September 2010) Mandatory units:

Unit 1 – Working in the Music Industry

Unit 2 – Professional Development in the Music Industry

Unit 3 – Planning and Creating a Music Product

Optional units:

Unit 4 – Solo Musical Performance

Unit 5 – Exploring Musical Composition

Unit 6 – Working as a Musical Ensemble

Unit 7 – Exploring Computer Systems Used By Musicians

Unit 8 – DJ Technology and Performance

Unit 9 – Producing a Musical Recording

Unit 10 – Developing as a Musical Performer

Unit 11 – Rehearsal Techniques for Musicians

Unit 12 – The Development of Music

Unit 13 – Exploring Musical Improvisation

Unit 14 – The Musical World

Unit 15 – Developing Music Theory

Unit 16 – Investigating an Area of Music

MusicEd packs for all the above units are available NOW.