Music

Subject:	Music
Contact:	Mrs R Tonon & Mrs C Scanlon

Overview

All students study Music throughout Key Stage 3 for 2 hours per fortnight. At Key Stages 4 and 5, Music is an optional subject which leads to a GCSE or A level qualification. Throughout each Key Stage students are immersed in practical music making through performance and composition as well as learning to listen to, appraise and write about music. Students can choose to learn an instrument in private lessons provided by Music for Life in school, but all students will learn keyboard and singing skills in music lessons.

KEy stage 3

Overview

Students are taught in mixed ability classes in Years 7, 8 & 9. The curriculum is based on developing three skill areas which are examined at GCSE and A level; performing, composing, and listening and appraising. Practical music making is core to the Key Stage 3 curriculum and students are taught to develop skills on the keyboard as a vehicle by which to present and engage with their learning. Students will perform as soloists and in groups and write their own music, from song writing to film music. The development of key vocabulary is essential and students will write about music they hear and/or perform. The skills developed during Key Stage 3 are designed to ensure that students are set up to be successful at GCSE and beyond regardless of their previous musical experience.

Curriculum Content

Year	Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
7	Baseline test Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities Developing Solo Performance Skills	Developing Vocal and composing skills	Developing Composition Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities	Developing Ensemble Performance Skills
8	Developing Solo Performance Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities	Developing Composition Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities	Developing Ensemble Performance Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities
9	Developing Solo Performance Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities	Developing Composition Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities	Developing Ensemble Performance Skills Listening and Appraising: Developing listening skills alongside in short lesson activities

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Autumn Term

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Summer Term

Baseline test