Music is a broad canvas which covers the whole world. Our vision is to create musicians who develop an appreciation of the wide range of musical styles around them. Through performance and composition we will develop their confidence and understanding of the musical world which surrounds them.
Through KS3 pupils will learn how the elements of music are used in different ways to create music that can elicit different moods and emotions. Through listening, composing and performing they will learn about music from different periods of history and parts of the World.
Throughout this work pupils will need to use their oracy skills to discuss their work. They will be encouraged to speak like an expert and use the correct musical terminology when discuss and writing about their own work, and the work of others.
Students will learn to work collaboratively with one another, replicating the modern working environment. They will be taught to be resilient life-long learners through learning to refine and improve their knowledge and skills. They will study a challenging and ambitious curriculum that will ensure they have the skillset to succeed in the field of music.
Assessment will take place at the end of each topic. This will usually be at the end of each term and will focus on composition or performance skills. During each topic an interim (A-zone) assessment will also take place.
Music is a creative outlet, and something that is enjoyed by many pupils as a listener. Taking this subject at KS4 will allow you to develop the skills needed to be a creator in this field, giving you an outlet for your creative side. The skills you develop as a musician (e.g. time management, planning, organisation, etc.) are desirable to employers outside of the music industry.
Pupils will follow the BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice. Learners will develop their skills, such as using musical elements in music creation, performance and music production. This is done through a mixture of practical workshops and analysis of creative work from experts in the field.
Everyone taking this qualification will sill study three components covering the following areas:
Component 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles
Explore the techniques used in the creation of different musical products and investigate the key features of different musical styles.
Component 2: Music Skills Development
As a performer, producer or creator in the music industry, you need to continually develop your skills. Pupils will have the opportunity to develop two of these disciplines in practical tasks, while documenting their progress and planning for further improvement.
Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief
As a composer or performer pupils have the opportunity to develop and present music in response to a given music brief.
Students will learn to work collaboratively with one another, replicating the modern working environment. They will be taught to be resilient life-long learners through learning to refine and improve their knowledge and skills. They will study a challenging and ambitious curriculum that will ensure they have the skillset to succeed in the field of music.
Assessment takes place at the end of each component.
Components 1 and 2 are both worth 30%. They are assessed by completing coursework during year 10.
Component 3 is worth 40% and must be completed at the end of year 11. This is a mixture of work completed under exam conditions and practical music creation.
Students can go on to study computer science at A-Level and then a wide range of university courses and apprenticeships thereafter.
Examples of career paths that could be followed include:
