Head of Subject: Mr J. Felton
Click here for the Music Development Plan
Subject overview:
A new topic is explored every half term. Students develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the three main musical disciplines (performing, composing and appraising) in all of these topics. We are extremely lucky to possess a huge variety of musical resources (instrumental and technological) in the delivery of these topics.
It is the aim that any student may continue their musical education beyond Year 8 if they desire. Learning an instrument outside of curriculum time is NOT a prerequisite for opting for GCSE music or BTEC Level 2 music technology.
Music is one of the few activities that activates, stimulates and uses the entire brain!
Year 7:
Rhythm and working together
The Keyboard and notation
Music for Animals and MIRTH
Music that tells a story (William Tell)
Music for Space
Gamelan and Minimalism
Year 8:
Music for Special Occasions
Mozart
Texture
Dance Music
Film and Advert Music
Popular Music
Key Stage 4:
GCSE Music
BTEC Level 2 Award in Music (Music Technology)
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Post-16:
A-level Music
A-level Music Technology
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology [last cohort finish Summer 2017]
click here for post-16 (sixth form) courses and information