What is the overall aim of what we are learning in Music?
The overall aim of the Music curriculum is to develop students into proficient musicians - both in terms of their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. To do this, students will be exposed to a variety of music from around the world, develop their critical analysis skills of composing, performing and appraising the works of some of the greatest composers in history.
What are students learning in Year 7, 8 & 9?
Students in Year 7, 8 & 9 will learn the basics of music. Initially, our focus will be on understanding and using the elements of music in their practical activities and then applying the same to the theoretical side of the subject by critically analysing musical styles, genres and traditions from the Baroque era to the present day.
Why are they learning these things?
Music is about more than just listening to enjoy it. It is about being involved in the creation of it so that others can listen to and enjoy it. In order to do this, every student will have to understand and appreciate that regardless of their theoretical knowledge or practical ability, they will have a role to play. Music is a community of people and its language is universal, therefore all students will seek to feel at home regardless of the musical genre or convention they are engaged in.
Students in Year 10 & 11 embark on their GCSE Music journey. In the first instance and through the use of interleaved learning and retrieval practice, students will advance their knowledge of the key elements of music. Furthermore, their practical and compositional skills and knowledge will be stretched in preparation for their GCSE Music exam.
Why are they learning these things?
Students will learn these topics, knowledge and practical skills in preparation for their Year 11 Music exams. At this point, students will have become competent musicians, composers and critics prepared for independent work in line with exam requirements.
Component 2: Music Skills Development: Development Processes for Music Skills and Techniques
Year 11 - Scheme of Learning Overview
Autumn
Component 2: Music Skills Development - Controlled Assessment
Spring / Summer
Component 3: Responding to a Brief - External Assessment
How can I find out more about what students are learning?
Schemes of Learning
Over the course of this academic year, we will be sharing links to our schemes of learning. You can click on these links to see more about what your child is studying.
GCSE Exam Board
See the exam board specification below for a full outline of how the course is structured.
The name and email address of the subject leader can be found below. Please feel free to contact them if you have any further questions or would like to learn more about the curriculum students are following.
Subject Leader & email
Mr Wasiq wwasiq@northolthigh.org.uk
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