Music | Belfast Boys' Model

Music

Curriculum

Departments

Music

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

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 - Pupils will learn about families of instruments - the sound they produce and how they are played.
Building Bricks - Pupils will understand the concepts of .... before the musical words that are there at the minute.

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.
Introduction to DJing – Pupils will develop their understanding and knowledge of DJing - types of DJs, equipment used and specific musical techniques required to DJ.
Reggae Music - Pupils will learn about the success of Bob Marley and significant musical features of Reggae.

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

GCSE Music (CCEA)

3 units:

Performing & Appraising - 35%

One solo & one ensemble performance

Composing - 30%

Two compositions

Listening & Appraising - 35%

Studying familiar and unfamiliar music relating to areas of study

Western Classical Music 1600-1910, Film Music, Musical Traditions of Ireland & Popular Music 1980-Present day

Performance Skills

OCN Level 2 Certificate in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies

100% Internally Assessed Portfolio

Unit 1: Performance Realisation Skills – Performer
Unit 2: Composition

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

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