Curriculum Intent Summary
Delivering the core knowledge of Music, giving students a full experience of industry practice, enabling them to be successful at KS3, KS4 and beyond. We will develop students’ practical and creative skills ensuring they become well-rounded musicians whilst discovering their talents as musicians.
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Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
| 7
Key areas
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Body Percussion & Graphic Score
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Standard Notation & Beethoven
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Stringed Instruments
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Song Writing and composition
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Pop Band, instrument exploration.
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Theme and variation
Battle of the bands
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| To build confidence in oneself to perform in front of others.
To understand the link between image and sound.
Introduction to composition skills and understanding of Dynamics.
Introduction to singing and listening skills
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To develop an understanding of Standard notation whilst studying the Great composer Beethoven.
To gain and develop skills to play the piano with both hands looking at melody and chords. Using Fur Elise and Ode to Joy as stimulus.
To explore the elements of music
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To develop understanding of string instruments with a focus on ukulele.
Develop skills in order to perform at least 4 chords on the ukulele and to begin to learn both play and sing at the same time.
To develop ensemble skills to perform with others
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To develop an understanding into chord progressions and learn how to write lyrics.
To develop confidence further in performance and to draw understanding into harmony.
To develop a critical ear to enhance understanding of chords and melody.
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Students will have the opportunity to learn how to play a multitude of instruments including guitar, drums and bass.
To explore instrumentation and develop further instrumental skills and performance .
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To collate previous learning into a final product in which students will showcase their growth in performance skills.
To develop further understanding in utilisation of the elements of music to rework a popular song into a unique piece. |
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| 8
Continuation of the understanding the elements of music |
Film music and digital composition
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Blues and Improvisation
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Reggae
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Blues and Improvisation
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Battle of the bands
Composition
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Live recording
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| To develop knowledge and understanding of how music is used within film to enhance scenes.
To use technology to compose a character motif and underscore for a set scene.
To develop understanding of using a DAW (digital audio workstation)
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To develop an understanding of the history of the blues music and its formula influence on music today.
To perform the 12 bar blues on multiple instruments and to master blues scales to provide the basis of improvisation.
To continue lyric writing
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To develop knowledge of Reggae music looking at syncopation, instrumentation and the history of the genre.
To push forward in learning music in a different genre
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To collate previous learning into a final product in which students will showcase their growth in performance skills.
To develop further understanding in utilisation of the elements of music to rework a popular song into a unique piece.
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To revisit music technology in developing an understanding into the workings of a recording studio and to learn how to record instrumentation and vocals from our previous composition. | ||
| 9 Option choices preparation for BTEC course.
Throughout the year students will be learning set pieces from different decades and genres in preparation for future coursework |
Bandwork
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Live sound set up
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Club composition
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Live sound recording
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Bandwork
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Prepare for a show
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| Throughout the year students will be learning set pieces from different decades and genres in preparation for future coursework.
These terms are bolstering students musicianship and instrumental levels.
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To develop an understanding of setting up a show and to look at the health and safety aspects as well as logistical elements for running a show.
To learn how to run a PA and lighting rig
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