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
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