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MUSIC KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM INFO
OUTLINE
Music is delivered to students through two one-hour lessons over the two-week timetable. Students are initially assessed when they first enter year 7 through a baseline assessment in order to provide accurate data in to each student’s musical abilities.
Students are taught the skills required to read traditional musical notation and learn about the key components that make up any piece of music before building upon this knowledge by learning practical music skills.
Through listening, composition and performing, students are assessed throughout each term through the completion of differentiated project tasks. The appraisal and reflection of music are a continuous focus and students are encouraged to listen to a wide range of music on a regular basis, both inside the classroom and at home.
CONTENT
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
All year 7 students will work towards completing grade 1 ABRSM on the piano.
During the autumn term year 7 focus on developing their theoretical knowledge and ability to read musical notation through practical tasks and theory games.
Throughout the Spring and Summer terms, all students will learn and refine the performance pieces required for the grade 1 examination, and develop their understanding and musicianship in sight reading, aural skills, scales and technical studies.
Autumn
Skill Focus: Melody and Harmony
Acapella song arrangements
4 chord pop songs
12 Bar Blues
Spring
Skill Focus: Rhythm, Timbre and Texture
World music - African, Samba, Reggae music
Folk Music
Summer
Skill Focus: Composition Techniques and devices
Electronic Dance Music
Minimalism
Autumn
Skill Focus: Melody and Harmony
Jazz Music
Film Music
Spring
Skill Focus: Arranging and Performing
Students complete a ‘Battle of the Bands’ project which will incorporate all skills covered throughout KS3.
Summer
Students developing understanding of working in the music industry and are responsible for organising, planning, running a music event, in which students will perform.
ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING HOMEWORK)
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Students are continuously assessed on their practical skill development throughout lessons.
Peer and self assessment are integral to every lesson.
Formal assessment takes place during the spring and summer terms in the form of two projects which draw upon the keys skills learnt in the term.
All students sit a music examination during the summer term.
Students are continuously assessed on their practical skill development throughout lessons.
Peer and self assessment are integral to every lesson.
Formal assessment takes place during the autumn and summer terms in the form of two projects which draw upon the keys skills learnt in the term.
All students sit a music examination during the summer term.
Students are continuously assessed on their practical skill development throughout lessons.
Peer and self assessment are integral to every lesson.
Formal assessment takes place during the autumn and spring terms in the form of two projects which draw upon the keys skills learnt in the term.
All students sit a music examination during the summer term.
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER
Encourage your daughter to listen to a wide range of musical genres and practice music at home.
If a musical instrument is available, it will help her to improve her practical understanding of music.
Being able to research and select information from the internet is also important when written homework is set.