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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Age related milestones
KEy stage 4
Overview
Students who opt to take Music at Key Stage 4 will be taught in mixed ability option groups. Students are taught in 5 hours per fortnight and would be expected to spend time outside of lessons developing their performing and composing skills. Students can either sing or play an instrument for the performing element of the course and this is a choice that they make based on their own skills and areas of interest. Students should be able to access the course through skills developed at Key Stage 3 and needn’t have had private music lessons.
Exam board and course
Eduqas GCSE Music (9-1)
Curriculum Content
Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term | |||
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10 |
Solo Performance Skills Compositional skills linked to AOS 1 and 3 AOS1 – Musical Forms and Devices AOS 4 – Popular Music |
Ensemble Performance Skills Compositional skills linked to AOS 1 and 3 AOS1 – Musical Forms and Devices AOS 4 – Popular Music |
Solo Performance Skills Compositional skills linked to AOS 1 and 3 AOS1 – Musical Forms and Devices Eine Kleine Nachtmusik |
Ensemble Performance Skills Compositional skills linked to AOS 1 and 3 AOS1 – Musical Forms and Devices Eine Kleine Nachtmusik AOS 4 – Popular Music Since You’ve Been Gone |
Performance (student choice – solo or ensemble) Free Composition AOS 4 – Popular Music Since You’ve Been Gone |
Performance (student choice – solo or ensemble) Free Composition Review of AOS1 and AOS4 ready for exam |
11 |
AOS4 – Popular Music Coursework |
AOS2 – Music for Ensembles Coursework |
AOS3 – Film Music Coursework |
AOS1 – Musical Forms and Devices Coursework |
Revision |
Enrichment opportunities:
- Show Choir - Tuesday lunchtime - all years
- Big band - Friday lunchtime (grade 1+)
- Accapella singing group - Wednesday lunchtime
- Composition Club for KS4 &5 - Monday after school
- Music theory class - KS4 &5 - Thursday after school
- Annual musical production (September - February)
- V Factor – March
- Performances at termly concerts
- Student led bands – rehearsal spaces available to book at lunchtime/after school