Music
Subject Vision and Intent
In KS3, Music is taught once a week in Year 7 and once a fortnight in Year 8 and 9. Throughout KS3 the Main focus in Music is ‘The Elements of Music’ which are embedded in each topic and is learned through Performance, Composing and Appraising. The Elements of Music are then developed in KS4.
Each unit of work enables every child to develop their performance and listening skills as well as their confidence by using various instruments and Music Technology.
The department promotes a supportive atmosphere for students to perform for 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 |
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| Term 1 |
Elements of Music Listening, performing and developing reading and writing music skills. You will learn to describe music using the 7 elements of music and be introduced to solo and ensemble Keyboard performance. |
Elements of Music Students will re-cap their previous learning by re-learning the Elements of Music and Western Notation through Composing, Listening and Performing. |
Element of Music Students will re-cap their previous learning by re-learning the Elements of Music and Western Notation through Composing, Listening and Performing. |
| Term 2 |
Instruments of the Orchestra Listening to and identifying instrument families, seating plan of the orchestra. Listening to various genres of Music to understand how the Orchestra has developed. |
Pop Music Performance Students will have an opportunity to develop their ensemble skills by learning various parts of a popular song which they will perform to parents in a Spring Concert. |
Pop Music Performance Students will have an opportunity to develop their ensemble skills by learning various parts of a popular song which they will perform for parents in a Spring concert. |
| Term 3 |
Keyboard Skills Listening and performing on a keyboard as a soloist and in an ensemble. Learning various functions on a keyboard, e.g., different voices, backing tracks etc. Learn what chords are and how to play with both hands. Students will prepare for a performance for parents in the Spring term. |
Music and the Media Students will learn how music links to advertising. Students will have an opportunity to create their own short advertisement and then create a 'jingle' for the product using Music Technology. Students will also have an opportunity to use video editing software. |
Soundtracks Students will have an opportunity to learn how music is created into film by listening, composing and performing skills. Students will be given a film clip and by using Music Technology, students will create music to go with the scene.
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| Term 4 |
Variations Listening to various Classical places that have varied into different styles and/or genres. Students will focus on 'Pachelbel's Canon' and create their own variation using Music Technology. |
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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