"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and flight to the imagination …" – Plato
Why Music?
Music is everywhere around us and is a daily part of many people's lives. KS3 music aims for pupils to be able to listen and appraise,
compose and perform music from a variety of genres, time periods and styles. Pupils will be able to interpret music when performing and
will be able to communicate expression through music. They will also develop musical ideas effectively by controlling and demonstrating
understanding of the musical elements through composition, whilst also responding to different musical stimuli through listening and
appraising.
They will learn about a variety of musical genres including Pop, Dance, Blues, African Music, Samba, Film Music, Musicals amongst others.
KS4 Music follows the Eduqas Specification which enables pupils to develop their knowledge, understandings, performance, composition
and listening and appraising skills. Pupils will leave KS4 Music being equipped with the multiple transferrable skills that Music GCSE
offers – these are looked favourably upon by many employers.
To be a musician is to be an academic, a self-reflector, a performer, a thinker, a problem solver, a resilient and proactive person.
Trips
The music department regularly plans trips to the theatre, the Tate Gallery, the International Museum of slavery, The Bridgewater Hall,
singing and performing in the community. We recognise that music and links to music are everywhere and we welcome the enrichment of the
curriculum by offering these experiences.
Extra Curricular
We pride ourselves on having a range of extra-curricular clubs that are accessible to all. These include percussion groups, keyboard club,
orchestra, ukulele orchestra, Glee Club. We have an annual school show where anyone is welcome to audition.
Peri Lessons
We currently offer peripatetic lessons for the following instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar, Drum Kit, Voice, DJ-ing. If you are
interested in these lessons please register your interest with Mrs Rimmer.
