Our KS3 Music curriculum aims to give students opportunities to develop the key musical skills of performing, composing, listening and understanding.
Vision/Intent
“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything” Plato
Every student in KS3 receives one class lesson of music a week. Practical music-making activities include keyboard, ukulele and singing as well as creating music using Garageband software and Chrome Music Lab. Topics cover a broad range of musical styles and genres from across the ages, around the world and on-screen.
In every topic, there is a focus on developing confidence and enjoyment through the creative process. There is also plenty of opportunities for students to share their work and for us to celebrate the joys of music-making together.
We hope that all students will take these experiences and skills forward with them, building on their appreciation for the role of music and musicians in their lives. For those who want to pursue the subject further, there is also the option to study GCSE Music at KS4.
Year 7
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring Term 1 | Spring Term 2 | Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
| Exploring Sounds 1:
JOURNEY INTO SPACE |
Exploring Sounds 2:
ODE TO JOY |
Pitch & Rhythm 1:
CHINESE NEW YEAR |
Pitch & Rhythm 2:
MUSICAL MENUS |
Mood Music 1:
FANFARE |
Mood Music 2:
GAMING MUSIC |
Year 8
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 | Spring Term 1 | Spring Term 2 | Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
| RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD | Music in Context:
BLUES |
Music on Screen: CARTOONS | Musical Tools: CHORDS | Musical Heroes: VIRTUOSO | Music & Media: ADVERTS |
Enrichment/Extra-Curricular
Extra-curricular music opportunities have so far included Choir, Band and Music Technology Club. As the school grows we aim to expand this provision as well as collaborate with the Drama Department for school productions.
There is also the option to pay for one-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons which take place in school via one of our visiting music tutors or as a private arrangement between home and tutor.
