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Music Click here to return to Our Curriculum In music pupils have access to the most up to date technology and use it daily in lessons. This includes a suite of Apple Imacs, electronic drum kits, sound module guitars, steel pans, keyboards and a range of orchestral instruments. The music department has five visiting peripatetic teachers who deliver instrumental lessons on woodwind, brass, percussion, upper strings and lower stringed instruments providing the school orchestra with a good healthy sound. All pupils are given the chance to learn to play an instrument, join a group and opt to do GCSE music at keystage 4 without discrimination. All instrumental lessons are provided free of charge. The motto in the music department is “LET’S ENJOY”! Key Stage 3 Year 7 In year 7 we study three topics, Lets play and Listen, Bricks and mortar and Indian music. Within in these topics pupils learn to read and write music, perform on instruments, compose their own ringtone on the Imacs, listen and identify key concepts within these topics and work in groups. Year 8 In year 8 the three topics we study are Ostinato/dance music, African music and Blues music. Within these topics we perform on instruments, compose in groups and on the Imacs, play along with original music and listen and identify key concepts within these topics. Year 9 In year 9 pupils have the opportunity to follow a personalized learning unit where they choose their preferred instrument and work on their own performance choosing their own music. Pupils then form their own groups and do cover versions of the music they like and listen too. We also look at 20th Century music including Minimalism and film music where pupils perform and compose in these styles. All pupils also listen and identify key concepts learnt within these topics. Key Stage 4 Course Content Students will study four different areas of music. These are:- Western classical music 1600-1899 Music in the 20th Century Popular Music World music Within these areas of study students will need to compose and perform music as well as learn to identify concepts through listening to music. Exam Requirements 30% - Performance coursework - 1 solo/1 group - internally and externally assessed under controlled conditions 30% - Composition Coursework - 2 compositions out of 4 - internally and externally assessed under controlled conditions 40% - Terminal Listening Exam - 1 hour 30 minutes based on set works studied over the two years Students must feel confident in reading and writing music An ability to complete work independently and to meet deadlines is a necessity After GCSE you can go on to study AS and A level music. The confidence you will have built up in performance work will be useful if you intend to pursue a career in drama or law. From this course you can also go on to study music technology and A level performing arts. Click here to return to Our Curriculum
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