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

The new Edexcel BTEC Music and Music Technology (QCF) specifications start from September 2010.

We are releasing our new level 2 support materials available first...

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 new 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 (new for 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 units are available NOW.

MusicEd On-line training sessions for Level 2 & Level 3 will be available soon - all suggestions will be considered, so let us know of your particular needs...