“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” -Plato
Music is taught by
| Mr N Bowers-Broadbent | Curriculum Team Leader |
| Ms I Biserova | Music Teacher |
“Music is the universal language of mankind.” - Henry Wandsworth Longfellow
Who should choose this subject?
If you enjoy:
- Composing and performing music
- Learning an instrument or singing
- Creating music on computers or in a recording studio
- Learning about all types of music, including Western Classical, Pop Music and World Music.
Then music is the subject for you!
Year 7
- Baseline assessment
- Rhythm and pulse
- Instruments of the Orchestra
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Keyboard Skills
- Soundscape
Year 8
- Music for Film and TV
- Samba
- Indian Music
- Band performance
- Dance and Jazz/Blues Music
- Drum programming/Remixing
Year 9
- Ensemble Performance
- Solo performance on specialist Instrument
- Introduction to Logic and Sibelius
- Western Classical, 20th Century Music, Popular Music, World Music
- Musical devices/Musical elements
- Set brief and Free composition
- Listening and appraising
GCSE Music
Students follow the Edexcel GCSE specification. This is made up of the following:
- Performance and Composition (Coursework) – 60% of total GCSE
- Listening and Appraising (Exam) - 40% of total GCSE
Year 10
- Area of Study 1 - Instrumental Music
- Area of Study 2 – Vocal Music
- Area of Study 3 – Music for Stage and Screen
- Area of Study 4 – Fusions
- Solo and Ensemble Performances
- Composition
- Listening and Appraising
- Rehearsals
Year 11
- Studio Recording – Final Performances
- Research and final write ups
- Set brief and Free Composition
- Final Ensemble and Solo performance pieces
- Listening and Appraising
- Detailed Score Analysis
Careers in Music
Composer, Music Artist, Session Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer, Film Music, Music Business, Management, DJ, Sound Engineer, Musical Director, A&R Coordinator, Music Journalist, Booking Agent, Broadcasting, Record Companies/Labels, Music & Entertainment Law.
The music industry is the fourth biggest employer in the UK.
