Ket Stage 3
Year 7 music aims to instil a love of music whilst exploring a variety of instruments alongside some music theory and rhythms of the world. We assess via weekly and termly ‘showbacks’, peer feedback and termly knowledge checks.
The units for Year 7 Music are:
- Raise Your Voice
- Intro to Keyboard
- Rhythms of the World
- Performing From Tab
- Songs with Strings
- Ensemble
Year 8 music aims to build on the skills and techniques explored in year 7 and to further develop students' practical skills as musicians whilst exploring a variety of genres, instruments and methods of composing. We assess via weekly and termly ‘showbacks’, peer feedback and termly knowledge checks.
The units for Year 8 Music are:
- Canon
- Rhythms of Reggae
- Harmony of 4 Chord Songs
- Media
- Samba
- Sport Music
Year 9 music ensures that we equip our students with the knowledge and skills to be successful at music at Key Stage 4 as well as the transferable skills that are required to be successful adults. We assess via weekly and termly ‘showbacks’, peer feedback and termly knowledge checks.
The units for Year 9 Music are:
- Blues
- 70/80s Rock Queen
- Britpop
- Film
- Songwriting
- Songwriting