Embley Sixth Form Prospectus

Music Technology
Examination board: Edexcel
OVERVIEW
You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding
needed to compose, sequence, record, analyse and produce
music during this course, developing mastery in the different
disciplines of music technology.
You will learn to understand the science behind sound and
apply your understanding through professional standard
multi-track recordings made in our purpose-built music
studio. Musical listening and appraising skills will be
developed while studying the history of music and you will
apply your knowledge by composing in particular styles or to
set briefs.
As well as the mixing and mastering process of the multi-track
recording, you will learn advanced Logic Pro X editing and
manipulation skills and processes which are applied through
sequencing and composition work.
Students are encouraged to use our recording studios outside
lesson time to develop skills, complete recording tasks, mix
and master their work. You will be encouraged to develop
instrumental skills, to enhance your musical ability and
understanding and apply your technical skills at the school’s
live performances, recitals and concerts.
Assessment
At the end of the course, the
assessment comprises three
parts: recording, producing and
listening/appraising of music
technology.
Future Pathways
This can lead to undergraduate
courses such as the Tonmeister
degree at the University of Surrey,
music production at Leeds
Conservatoire or University of
York, live sound engineering at
ACM and music technology at
Birmingham Conservatoire. Career
opportunities may include sound
engineering, music production,
teaching, composing for film
and media, music journalism and
music software development.
For further information or to discuss in more detail,
please contact:
Mr Matthew Morgan
Director of Music
matthew.morgan@embley.org.uk
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