Welcome to the Music Department
Our Intent
To provide opportunities for all students to develop their holistic knowledge and understanding of music.
For all learners to develop music specific skills in performance, composition, critical engagement (listening and evaluating) and musical literacy, within a variety of musical genres.
For learners to engage with music through individual and group activity, taking creative risks and developing resilience.
Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively, developing respect for other musicians/peers through performance, composition and listening activities.
For learners to gain an appreciation of how music specific skills connect to other aspects of life within our school community as music makers; and in the wider world as music producers / stakeholders (listeners and consumers of music produced by others).
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| Year 7 | Singing, rhythm skills, notation and keyboard skills | African Drumming, Singing and Rhythm OR Electronic Music (exploring riffs and melody) - performance and composition using music technology |
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| Year 8 | Samba Drumming OR Ground Bass Performance | Blues - ukulele and keyboard performance and song composition OR Electronic Dance Music (exploring harmony) - performance and composition using music technology |
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| Year 9 | Tolerance Through Song - Exploring Hip Hop and Rap music through songwriting and ukulele/keyboard performance | Taiko Drumming or Film Music |
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| Year 10 | Rockschool Level2 - Instrumental Study | Rockschool Level 2- Musical Knowledge |
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| Year 11 | EDUQAS GCSE Music - 2 year course 40% final exam – listening and appraising/comprehension 30% composing - composing 2 pieces of music (one in year 10, one in year 11) 30% performance – year 11 final performance: 2 performances – 1x solo performance, 1xensemble performance |
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The specification document for this course can be found below:
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Extra Curricular Activities and Clubs
We encourage all students to participate in the extra-curricular programme we offer. Our clubs and activities are designed to be inclusive for all; the broad range on offer ensures that there is something for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get involved with. We regularly review our offer to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
The extra-curriculum clubs and activities for the current (and previous) academic term can be found by visiting the link below.