Music
Subject Vision and Intent
In KS3, Music is taught in a rotation within the Performing Arts Faculty alongside Drama and Dance. Because of this time restriction we prioritise the elements in the National Curriculum that students cannot access themselves, ensemble performance and composition, with directions for further independent learning to cover the remainder of the syllabus. This enables pupils with all previous levels of experience to participate and excel in practical music. These taught units are complete projects in themselves but are also intended as starting points for extended work with students encouraged to attend out of hours and/or work at home to continue with their personal musical exploration and amusement. The facilities are available for students to rehearse and record work regardless of their place in the Performing Arts rotation or GCSE choices.
The department promotes a supportive atmosphere for students to perform to their peers and adults in and out of the school. All members of the school community can learn from each other and are encouraged to draw on and promote their own experiences and cultural heritage.
Five-Year Plan
| Term | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Introduction to performance:
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Group performances – one from a popular music tradition and one from a less familiar genre. • Focus on whole class performances. • Rehearsal techniques • Directing an ensemble • Vocal/instrumental skills • Recording, editing and mixing performances • Audience awareness |
Small group/individual performance |
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| Autumn Term 2 | Composing in context: • Working to a brief • Rhythms of the world • Technology in composition |
Composing to a brief • Stylistic or contextual brief • Using ICT to aid composition • Communication and expression. |
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| Spring Term 1 |
Introduction to performance:
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Small group/individual performance • GCSE style project • Advanced performance techniques • Reflection and improvement |
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| Spring Term 2 | Composing in context: • Working to a brief • Rhythms of the world • Technology in composition |
Composing to a brief • Stylistic or contextual brief • Using ICT to aid composition • Communication and expression. |
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| Summer Term 1 |
Introduction to performance:
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Small group/individual performance • GCSE style project • Advanced performance techniques • Reflection and improvement |
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| Summer Term 2 |
Composing to a brief |
Key Stage 4 (Proposed)
GCSE Music
| Exam Board | OCR |
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Examinations |
GCSE Music consists of 3 components: Component 01/02: Integrated portfolio
Component 05: Listening and appraising This component focuses on areas of study 2, 3, 4, and 5. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. |
| Key Topics |
There are five areas of study:
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