Introducing our Drama and Performing Arts Subject Advisor...

Marie Bessant 

Part of the Team since 2014

Marie Bessant

"I joined OCR in July 2014. 

"As one of OCR's Lead Subject Advisors, I'm also the Performing Arts specialist. I led the development of the new Music GCSEs and A Levels, and now oversee the management, development and support of Music and Drama GCSE and A Level, and the Cambridge Technical Performing Arts qualifications. 

"I've ten years of experience teaching Music and the Performing Arts at GCSE, A Level and Level 2–4 vocational qualifications, including as a Head of Department at secondary schools and FE colleges. 

"I'm an organist and pianist with a love for rock music, shopping, food and reading (anything from Austen to Atwood, and particularly anything fantasy and sci-fi). I have a particular love for Kris Kristofferson!)"

Get in touch 

Subject Advisor: Marie

Email: drama@ocr.org.uk 

Phone: 01223 553998

Twitter: OCR_PerformArts

Qualifications: GCSE and A Level Drama and Cambridge Technicals Performing Arts - find out more.

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