Music

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” -Plato

Music is taught by

“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

• African Drumming
• Reggae
• Elements of Music
• 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
• Composition

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.

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