Music
Why is the subject important?
Students are equipped with a firm understanding of the value of music through performance, aural appreciation and composition across a variety of periods, styles, traditions, and musical genres. Creating well rounded students, music can develop language and reasoning, a mastery of memorisation, a sense of achievement and emotional development to name just a few. A lifetime love of listening to, performing and composing music can be creative, relaxing and show future employers how a student can be focused and resilient in a range of ways.
Year 7
What will I be studying?
- Rhythm and African drumming (with notation)
- The Blues (with Keyboard Skills)
- Musical Futures Part 1 (Reggae)
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessments at the end of each term (performance of the topic work in pairs or groups).
Assessed on 3 strands: Performing, Composing and Appreciating (verbal feedback about your own and others performances).
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zp9wk2p/revision/7 (Notation and Graphic Scores)
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zhsny4j/revision/3 (African Drumming)
Year 8
What will I be studying?
- Musical Futures Part 2 (Rock & Pop)
- Hip hop
- Samba
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessments at the end of each term (performance of the topic work in pairs or groups).
Assessed on 3 strands: Performing, Composing and Appreciating (verbal feedback about your own and others performances).
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- http://www.writeasongforbeginners.com (song writing)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgDUVJM2om4 (How to mix EDM – DJ lesson)