Personal Development: National Progression Award in Music Performance – Curricular Pathways in King's Park Secondary

The NPA in Music Performing (SCQF level 6) gives learners’ with a high level of skill in performing, the opportunity to further enhance their skills in a live performance context. It is an exciting course which develops a range of transferable skills including rehearsing, presenting, self-evaluation and the ability to work independently. This course is only suitable for pupils who are performing on two instruments at ABRSM Grade 4 or equivalent.

Pupils will study the two mandatory units and select one from the optional units.

Mandatory Unit – Music: Live Performance

• Contribute to the preparation of a programme of music for a live performance.

• Evaluate own performance of music at a short live event.

• Participate in the performance of a programme of music at a longer live event and implement identified strategies for improvement.

Mandatory Unit – Performing on One Instrument or Voice (SCQF 6) – See detailed unit above

• Carry out an effective music practice routine.

• Describe music chosen for performance.

• Perform music in contrasting styles.

Optional Unit – Performing on One Instrument or Voice (SCQF 5) – See detailed unit above

• Carry out an effective music practice routine.

• Describe music chosen for performance.

• Perform music in contrasting styles.

Optional Unit – Technical Support

• Assemble, tune, maintain and pack a drum kit.

• Re-string, tune, maintain and store a guitar.

• Identify and rectify faults in musical equipment leads.

• Describe the application of PAT testing.

Assessment

The majority of assessment is practical based with written assignments and projects, where this is appropriate. Successful completion of the full award equates to 18 SCQF points.

Progression

Future possible career paths include a range of opportunities within the creative industries and beyond such as; Musician, Actor, Dancer, Stage Manager, Producer, Presenter.