Curriculum Music
Key Stage 3 MusicIn Year 7 you will study these topics:
During Year 9 you will need to think carefully about your GCSE options and you may have made enough progress to consider taking Music.
Many students join a group to make music and you will find out about this in your music lessons. You might also want to learn a musical instrument and this is often possible. Key Stage 4 MusicStudents in Key Stage 4 follow the Edexcel syllabus in Music. This course consists of four main areas of study:
Each area of study includes sub-topics, including ternary form, serialism, songs from musicals, African music and club dance remix.
Composition The Composition aspect of the course is fulfilled through the completion of coursework. Students need to produce two original compositions, inspired and drawn from an aspect of the areas of study.
Performance The Performance aspect of the course is fulfilled through the completion of two pieces of coursework. Students need to produce a solo performance on their main instrument and another performance in an ensemble. Both sets of coursework are marked internally and then sent for moderation. The Listening and Appraising aspect is fulfilled through a listening examination. Questions will be derived from the areas of study.
Music is a challenging and rewarding GCSE. It develops self-expression, creativity, and instils the student with qualities such as dedication, persistence and flair. With a Music GCSE, students can go on to study music or music technology at AS and A2, or as vocational BTEC qualifications. Music GCSE is essential for any job within the music business or any other creative field. |
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The school provides academically challenging courses.
OFSTED, October 2008
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