Music

 

Curriculum Intent

In music we create an inspiring learning environment in order to develop creativity, communication, collaboration and a sense of community. Students learn about cultural, social and historical contexts via a broad and balanced curriculum offering performing, composing, listening and appraising opportunities on a range of instruments.  

KS3 Intent

• Students will have the opportunity to perform on a range of instruments

• They will be aware of the development of music through time

• To instill a lifelong interest in music and an awareness of a range of musical genres

• To experience performing in front of an audience and have experience of being in an audience and appreciating the music of others

• To have self discipline to enable them to practice independently on their own and with others.

• To be creative when composing music

• To have respect for each other and their surroundings  

KS4 Intent 

• To develop students' musical knowledge and understanding of music theory, history and a range of musical genres.

• To enhance their musical skills in performing, composing and critically analysing and evaluating music

• To foster creativity and expression to allow students to explore their own musical ideas and develop their personal musical voice.

• To cultivate a lifelong love of music and encourage students to engage with music beyond the classroom. 

 

Curriculum overview

 

Year 7 Knowledge organiser

Year 8 Knowledge organiser

Year 9 Knowledge organiser 

 

	Autumn 1	Autumn  2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1		Summer 2
Y7	Ukulele – Chords	Using your voice and Note values and rhythm	Keyboard skills 1 - Sea shanties and treble clef notation	Intro to bandlab and songwriting	African Drumming		World Music
Y8	Ukuleles – fingerpicking/melody Rock Music	Keyboard skills 2 - Chords	Guitar – Blues		Samba		Keyboard skills 3 - Theme and Variation
Y9	Keyboard skills 4 - Programme Music	Musical theatre - Hamilton	Band project	Songwriting	Film music		Recap of musical elements and group performance
In all units at KS3 students will learn how to reflect on their own work and that of others and suggest improvements. Listening skills are developed in all lessons and also completed as part of homework tasks.
Y10	Intro to AOS 1: Forms and devices and AOS 4: Popular music		Intro to AOS 2: Music for ensemble and AOS 3: Film music Instrument study Preparation		Setworks for AOS 1 and AOS 4		Free composition
Y11	Revisit AOS 1 and 4	Revisit AOS 2 and 3	Composition and performance			Revision for exam	--

 

KS4 exam boards & specification: Eduqas GCSE music

 

How to help your child:

1. Students of all key stages should listen to a range of music styles and genres.

2. Sign up to instrumental lessons which are provided by Hounslow Music Service. These are subsidised by the school and offer students an excellent opportunity to improve their instrumental skills.

3. Encourage students to sign up to the range of extra-curricular activities within the music department.

 

What opportunities for enrichment are there in music?

• Regular trips to live music venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Opera House and West End Theatres

• Extra curricular activities such as the whole school production (this takes place every 2 years), band club, singing club, keyboard and music tech club, orchestra etc.

 

What careers can success in music lead to?

The key skills developed through studying music can directly translate into success in many future careers—not just in music, but across a wide range of fields. Here’s how some of those core skills can open doors professionally:

Discipline and perseverance is developed through the learning of an instrument, this shows you are able to commit to goals, stay consistent and keep improving over time. These are valued skills in careers such as  Medicine, law, entrepreneurship, research, engineering and finance.

Time management is developed through the juggling of rehearsals, private practice time and performances, this shows employees you are able to manage deadlines and multi-task. These are valued skills in careers such as project management, teaching, consulting and event planning.

Communication and teamwork is developed by playing in ensembles, it teaches students how to actively listen, collaborate and problem solve. These are valued skills in careers such as management, HR, marketing, public relations etc.

Confidence and resilience is developed through having opportunities to perform in the lesson which builds students confidence, poise and ability to bounce back from failure. These are valued skills in careers such as law, public speaking, politics, performance arts, sales

 

For further information, contact: Mrs Charlotte Mercuri, Subject Leader of Music cmercuri@lampton.org.uk