Aims of the Music Department
To develop the musicianship of all students
(this is the foundation of Music curriculum)
To define and refine the individual talents of the pupils
To develop and nurture self-discipline – needed for excellence
To encourage empathy – required of all music making
To inspire openness and curiosity - essential to creativity
To maintain the vitality of Music amongst pupils by encouraging and supporting all
Key Stage 3 Music
Music is studied by all students in Key Stage 3. Years 8 and 9 receive 2 lessons per fortnight, while Year 10 students receive 1 lesson.
Pupils explore the rudiments of Music through the detailed study of genre, style and repertoire. All Key Stage 3 students have the opportunity to Perform, Compose and Analyse Music in every lesson, this holistic approach to learning ensures a nurturing environment where pupils feel comfortable yet challenged.
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Year 8
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The Year 8 Check-In Evening |
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Night & Day – The Elements of Music |
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Pulse & Rhythm |
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Instruments of the Orchestra |
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Year 9
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Blues and Jazz |
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Film Soundtracks & Incidental Music |
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Reggae & Syncopation |
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African Music & Drumming |
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Year 10
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Rock ‘n’ Roll |
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Musicals & Music Theatre |
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The Music Industry |
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Music Technology |
GCSE Music
Pupils can opt to study GCSE in years 11 and 12. We currently follow the CCEA specification for GCSE Music.
Our Key Stage 3 provision is an excellent foundation from which to take Music further. There are 3 main components to GCSE Music, they are:
Performing (35%)
Composing (30%)
Listening (35%)
Each of the three components are explored and developed over the 2 years of study, allowing pupils to enhance their original Musical knowledge and develop their practicality.
If you would like more information about GCSE Music please follow the link below:
A Level Music
Pupils can choose to study Music to Advanced Level on successful completion of GCSE Music.
The Revised specification for A Level Music with CCEA is an extension and exploration of the 3 Areas of Study at GCSE.
Performing (32.5%)
Composing (32.5%)
Listening (35%)
Students are expected to have at least Grade 5 standard of Musical performance to undertake A Level Music.
Peripatetic Music Tuition
Pupils can choose to begin lessons on a wide variety of instruments - whether they are a complete beginner of have had lessons at primary school.
Our current specialist Music tutors are:
Miss Sarah Irvine- Voice
Mr Andrew Farrell (Musicrooms) - Guitar and Drum Kit
Miss Charlotte Murray (Musicrooms) - Woodwind and Brass
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