MUSIC
Subject Staff:
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs R Spence | Head of Department | Contact |
| Mr N Welch | Peripatetic Teacher | |
| Ms E Ramsey | Peripatetic Teacher | |
| Mr A Smith | Peripatetic Teacher | |
| Mrs S Edwards | Peripatetic Teacher | |
| Mr J Woodhouse | Peripatetic Teacher |
Our Intent:
In Music at Key Stage 3, pupils will discover a passion for music and will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be a musician which is done through a series of practical units.
Students In year 7 work through the basics of music notation, composition and performing which will develop their confidence when performing music in the classroom.
In year 8, students take a trip around the world and learn about music styles from America to Asia as well as learning about different cultures.
In year 9, students learn about composition relating to Blues music, performing pop music and learning about hip-hop. Singing is an important aspect of music at Key Stage 3 as well as learning how to listen and to appraise music from a range of genres to enhance their musical repertoire.
Practical musicianship is the key skill that students will learn alongside learning about traditional music notation. Further opportunities will be available with a range of extra-curricular clubs that students can get involved with – music will be accessible to all. Music lessons at Key Stage 3 are designed to enable students to continue their studies at Key Stage 4 and beyond. Students will realise the power that music has to transform lives.
KS3 overview of units:
| Term 1 Topics | Term 2 Topics | Term 3 Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Building bricks of music Hooks and riffs |
Music notation Instruments of the Orchestra |
I’ve got rhythm British music |
| Year 8 |
Reggae music Oriental music |
British folk music African music |
Calypso music Latin American music |
| Year 9 |
Blues music Rock and roll music |
Rap music The Beatles |
Film music British pop music |
Parents / carers can best support students by: encouraging their child to take up instrumental lessons from the variety we have on offer here as well as listening to a variety of musical genres.
Qualification type: exam board and syllabus if applicable: Edecel Btec level 2 First award in music
Web link to specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/music-2013-nqf.html
| Term 1 Topics | Term 2 Topics | Term 3 Topics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Unit 1 – The music industry | Unit 2 – Managing a music product | Unit 5 – Introducing music performance |
| Year 11 | Unit 4 – Introducing music composition | Unit 5 – Introducing music performance | Unit 5 – Introducing music performance |
Assessment:
| Unit 1 | The music industry | 1 hour exam | 25% |
| Unit 2 | Managing a music product | Coursework | 25% |
| Unit 4 | Introducing music composition | Coursework | 25% |
| Unit 5 | Introducing music performance | Coursework | 25% |
Parents / carers can best support students by: Encouraging students to attend their peripatetic music lessons and practicing regularly on their chosen instrument.
Additional materials to support study and revision:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Revision materials | |
| Managing a music product |
PRS for Music - http://www.prsformusic.com http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/Advice/Playing-Live/Gigs-and-Live-Entertainments/Starting-Out |
| Music composition | www.haydockmusic.com |
| Music performance | www.youtube.co.uk |
