Minimalism – Study of Minimalism leading to a composition using Sibelius: composition task Gamelan – Study of Gamelan music leading to a composition using Sibelius: composition taskīlues – Study of Blues music leading to a performance of your own Blues arrangement: composition & performance task Information on levels Year 9 What are we studying?įusions – Study of Fusion music, learning about what it is and how to play 1 of 3 fusion pieces OR What homework are we expected to do?Įncouraging your child to listen to a wide variety of music in general and in particular to explore the topic/genre studied at home During lesson time, students work individually, in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings. Students are always taught in mixed ability classes. At the end of the topic students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of music is assessed by curriculum levels. Reggae – Learning the elements of Reggae through a performance of Israelites or Three Little Birds: performance task How are we assessed?Įach topic lasts for one term. Song writing – Composing and performing a song: composition & performance task Musicals – Study of the ‘Work song’ from Les Miserables, developing analysis, essay writing and performance skills Indian Music – Study of Indian music and improvisation: composition and performance task Variations – Students learn about Theme and Variations in music, and then create their own variations of Frere Jacques on keyboards.įilm Music – Becoming a musical director, composing music to fit a film script or scene: composition task Information on levels Year 8 What are we studying? Completion of composition or rehearsing of performance taskĪsk your child what has happened in their music lesson and encourage them to complete any homework tasks set.Įncouraging your child to listen to a wide variety of music in general and in particular to explore the topic/genre studied at home.During lesson time, students work in pairs, small groups and mixed gender groupings. This will be compared to their target level to measure progress and performance. At the end of the topic students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of music is assessed using curriculum levels. Intercity Stomp – Consolidating keyboard skills by learning to play a new piece: performance task How are we assessed?Įach topic lasts for one term. Ukulele Project – Learning how to play 4 chords on the ukulele, with extension work for those who show aptitude or who play already, in order to play a number of songs as a class and in smaller groups. Rhythm and Notation: The Underground – Looking at music notation of rhythms: performance & notation task Pupils then create their own graphic score: composition task Impressionism and Graphic Scores – Learning about the style of Impressionism and how graphic scores are used. The Saints: Keyboard Project – Learning about the keyboard and how to start reading music notation: performance task The Elements – Looking at the key items that create music: performance task Subject Leader: Ms Jane Silva - Map - Key Stage 3Ĭurriculum Map - Key Stage 4 Year 7 What are we studying?
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