Music
Curriculum intent:
The curriculum is built upon the National Curriculum for Music and aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills required in order to gain a deeper understanding of music in the future.
Pupils will develop musicianship skills and a foundation for musical understanding through a sequence of aural skills, practical skills and creative processes. This framework will support the fundamentals of music theory through the above processes.
Exam board: GCSE: Edexcel Music
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Key Stage 3 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Autumn Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
Rhythm and pulse 1 |
Rhythm and pulse 1 |
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Year 8 |
Ground bass/harmony 2 |
Ground bass/harmony 2 |
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Year 9 |
Using technology musically: Major, minor and chord sequences Using technology musically: Stand By Me and the 4 chord pop song |
Using technology musically: Major, minor and chord sequences Using technology musically: Stand By Me and the 4 chord pop song |
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Key Stage 3 |
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Spring Term 1 |
Spring Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
Organisation of pitch 1 |
Organisation of pitch 1 |
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Year 8 |
The Blues/harmony 2 |
The Blues/harmony 2 |
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Year 9 |
Using technology musically: Theme and variations Using technology musically: Film music |
Using technology musically: Theme and variations Using technology musically: Film music |
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Key Stage 3 |
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Summer Term 1 |
Summer Term 2 |
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Year 7 |
West African music (drumming and singing) |
West African music (drumming and singing) |
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Year 8 |
Reggae/harmony 2 Samba (two lessons) |
Reggae/harmony 2 Samba (two lessons) |
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Year 9 |
Using technology musically: Video game music Tequila |
Using technology musically: Video game music Tequila |
Exam board: GCSE: Edexcel
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Key Stage 4 |
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Autumn Term 1 |
Autumn Term 2 |
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Year 10/11 |
Introduction to GCSE Music |
Introduction to GCSE Music |
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Year 11 |
Fusions |
Fusions |
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Key Stage 4 |
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Spring Term 1 |
Spring Term 2 |
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Year 10/11 |
Vocal music |
Vocal music |
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Year 11 |
Instrumental music 1700–1820 |
Instrumental music 1700–1820 |
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Key Stage 4 |
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Summer Term 1 |
Summer Term 2 |
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Year 10/11 |
Music for stage and screen |
Music for stage and screen |
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Year 11 |
Instrumental music 1700–1820 |
Instrumental music 1700–1820 |