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Music

Curriculum

Departments

Music

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Aims

  • To develop each pupils’ musical ability

  • To stimulate and develop an appreciation and enjoyment of music through active involvement in performing, composing and listening

  • To increase pupils’ confidence and promote a positive attitude towards music

  • To provide an opportunity for pupils to extend their musical ability through other extra-curricular activities

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Staff

Mrs S Baird
Mrs K Brown

"Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music."

- George Eliot

Key Stage 3

Year 8

  • Instruments of the Orchestra

  • Building Bricks pitch, dynamics, duration, tempo, timbre and texture in their listening, composing and performing activities. 

Year 9

  • Time Keeping – pupils will learn the meaning of beat, pulse & rhythm and should also develop an understanding of note values and time signatures.

  • World Music – pupils will develop a knowledge of the instruments and musical culture of China, Africa and Jamaica.

Year 10

  • Dance Music - pupils will gain a knowledge of musical genres and concepts relating to dance music.

  • Film Music - pupils should understand and recognise musical concepts related to film music. Also learn about the various effects created through film music by participating in listening and composing activities. 

Pupils will also have the opportunity to learn and develop practical skills using a variety of percussion instruments, African drums, Ukulele and DJ decks.

Key Stage 4

Performance Skills

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OCN Level 2 Certificate in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies

100% Internally Assessed Portfolio

 

  • Unit 1: Performance Realisation Skills – Performer

  • ​Unit 2: Composition

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Each pupil is required to create a portfolio of evidence, which demonstrates achievement of all learning outcomes associated with each unit.

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Each unit of the qualification is graded using a structure of Pass or Not Yet Achieved.

Skills Developed

  • Analytical skills

  • Communication skills

  • Confidence

  • Creativity

  • Decision-making

  • Flexibility

  • ICT skills

  • Resilience

  • Managing information

  • Problem solving

  • Self- Management

  • Working with Others

  • Specific practical skills in African drumming, Uklele, Guitar & Dj-ing.

Career Areas

  • Broadcast Journalist

  • Music Journalist

  • Music Promoter

  • Music Publisher

  • Radio Presenter

  • ICT-related jobs

  • Video Game Designer

  • Club Manager

  • Social Media Marketer

  • Sound/Lights Technician

  • Cover Art Designer

  • Studio Management

  • Stage Management

  • MIDI Programmer

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