Music
Curriculum intent
“Music can change the world because it can change people” Bono (Paul David Hewson – U2)
Inspires relevant and engaging to inspire all students to be better learn and become better musicians, to succeed and be courageous in both creative and non-creative roles.
Inclusive curriculum meeting the needs for all learnings. Developing musical potential for diverse cultures and traditions. Learning key skills – performing, composing, listening and appraising, which these are at the core of the curriculum.
Curriculum implementation
The curriculum spans historical periods covering classical through to Pop Music. Students have opportunities for enrichment activities and experiences both inside and outside of school.
The Music Curriculum offer aims to inspire young musicians by providing a relevant, engaging, and accessible learning experience. It focuses on fostering growth in practicing musicians and encouraging students to believe and be courageous in their ability to succeed in both creative and non-creative industries.
The curriculum is inclusive, adaptive, and is supportive to the needs of all learners, with an emphasis on developing musical potential and appreciation for diverse cultures and traditions. Key skill students will learn and develop are composition, performance, listening, and appraisal, which form the core of the learning experience.
Students have opportunities for individual and team activities, enrichment activities like choir and community performances. In addition to the classroom, these enrichment activities is where our students show their ambition for Music. The curriculum spans historical periods and traditions, covering Classical, World, Film, and Pop Music. Key Stage 3 students engage in performance, composition, and listening/appraising skills using a variety of instruments such as keyboard, ukulele, singing, percussion, and music technology.
Learning journey at KS3
You can download a copy of this curriculum overview using the link below:
CCSA Music Learning Journey Key Stage 3
KS4 Curriculum & Exam Information
Course title: GCSE Music
Exam board: Eduqas
Exam board website link: GCSE Music | Eduqas
Specification: eduqas-gcse-music-spec-from-2016 (28.04.15)
Course overview
Component 1: Performing
Total duration of performances: 4-6 minutes non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 30% of qualification A minimum of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance of at least one minute duration. The other piece(s) may be either solo and/or ensemble. One of the pieces performed must link to an area of study of the learner’s choice.
Component 2: Composing
Total duration of compositions: 3-6 minutes non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 30% of qualification Two compositions, one of which must be in response to a brief set by WJEC. Learners will choose one brief from a choice of four, each one linked to a different area of study. The briefs will be released during the first week of September in the academic year in which the assessment is to be taken. The second composition is a free composition for which learners set their own brief.
Component 3: Appraising
Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately) 40% of qualification This component is assessed via a listening examination. Eight questions in total, two on each of the four areas of study.
Area of study 1: Musical Forms and Devices
Area of study 2: Music for Ensemble
Area of study 3: Film Music
Area of study 4: Popular Music Two of the eight questions are based on extracts set by WJEC.
Why is studying GCSE Music important?
Studying for a GCSE in music can increase overall academic performance, offer a creative outlet for students and provide them with a well-rounded education. Collectively, these benefits can boost self-esteem, and help students make more competitive applications to future employment, universities and higher educational institutions.
How the course is examined?
Performing and Composing components are none-exam assessed and externally moderated.
Listening and Appraising is 1 hour and 30 minutes written paper and externally assessed.
Revision guide recommended :GCSE WJEC/Eduqas Music Complete Revision & Practice.
Future careers:
Professional Musician
Music Teacher
Music Therapist
Sound/Audio Engineer
Songwriter
Composer
Conductor
Music Director
Music Agent
DJ
Booking Agent
Music Publicist
Event Management
Music Journalist
Learning journey at KS4
You can download a copy of this curriculum overview using the link below:
CCSA Music Learning Journey Key Stage 4
Knowledge Organisers: Musical Forms and Devices
Knowledge Organisers: Music for Ensemble
