KS3 Curriculum information
Students will demonstrate musical understanding and show progression of skills in performing on keyboards, singing, composing and appraising through the following units based upon a wide range of musical styles, genres and traditions.
YEAR
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Topics
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Progress will be measured by...
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7
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- Music skills and programme music
- Ensemble music (get this group!)
- Keep it minimal (minimalism) and Going solo
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- A Baseline Assessment
- Composing a mood piece
- Performing a keyboard piece
- Group performance
- Describing ensembles
- Composing a minimal piece using ICT
- Performing a solo
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8
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- Describing dance styles using musical elements and composing a dance piece
- Improvising a melody over a Blues piece
- Performing a piece from the Baroque, Classical or Romantic era and describing their key features
- Performing Reggae music stylistically and arranging a multi-layered Reggae piece
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9
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- Film and Video Game music
- Arranging cover versions and PLP
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- Performing a film theme and composing a Video game track to match a visual
- Analysing a film theme using specific musical vocabulary
- Performing a musical piece
- Analysing the key features and types of songs in musicals
- Arranging a cover version of a pop song
- Personalised Learning Project
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KS4 Curriculum information
In year 10 students will develop their knowledge and understanding of music theory, building the skills needed for composing. They will develop independent practice skills as they prepare for solo and ensemble performances and they will begin to study the set works.
In year 11 students will complete all aspects of their performing and composing controlled assessments. They will complete analysing the set works and consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the set works studied in Year 10.
Qualification
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GCSE in music (Year 10 & 11)
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Course content/areas of study
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Component 1: Performing music - you will perform one solo performance and one ensemble performance (4 minutes minimum).
Component 2: Composing Music - you will compose two pieces of music, for one you are given a brief linked to pieces of music you study, for the other you can compose in any style (3 minutes minimum).
Component 3: Listening and appraising: based upon the musical elements and set pieces you study – short and extended writing answers. You will study music from a range of musical periods and genres.
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Assessment
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Component 1: Controlled assessment 30% (Teacher assessed then moderated)
Component 2: Controlled assessment 30% (Teacher assessed then moderated)
Component 3: Final examination - listening and appraising: 1 hour 45 minutes 40% (externally assessed)
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Core or option
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Option
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Number of GCSEs/equivalent
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One GCSE
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