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Year 7 p
upils a
re nowconfid
ent in using vocab
ulary connected
to elem
ents, devices a
nd nota
tion. Throughout hom
ework a
nd integra
l listening skills built into
each lesson, p
upils a
re exposed
to a va
riety ofgrea
t comp
osers and
musicia
ns
BTEC: Component 2 – Music Skills DevelopmentLearning Aim A (Portfolio evidence assessment)Exploring professional and commercial skills for the music industry – rehearsing, reflecting, planning, equipment, marketing and recording. Continuous skill audit and review of:1. Ensemble performance2. Solo performance3. DAW project4. Recording live musicians5. Film compositionFormal assessment task issued on 19th April 2021 (LA A)Formal assessment task issued on 7th June 2021 (LA B)
BTEC: Component 1 – Exploring Music Products and Styles
Explore techniques used to create music products. Continuous revisit of musicianship skills and vocabulary through portfolio tasks performance, composition andproduction skills development in these genres:Bhangra, Film, Western Classical, Jazz, Blues, Drum and Bass and EDM.
Formal assessment task issued on 4th January 2021
BTEC: Component 1 – Exploring Music Products and Styles
Musicianship skills: Recap of Italian Terms from KS3, pitch and rhythm notation – treble and bass clef
Learning Aim A and B taught simultaneously through practical workshops in the following genres:Develop an appreciation of styles and genres – British Invasion –1960s pop, Reggae, Disco, Grunge, Britpop. Explore techniques used to create music products –performance, composition and production skills development in these genres.
At the
end of the Key Sta
ge 3journey, p
upils op
t continuestud
ying music in Y10 a
nd 11. A
ll pup
ilsha
ve gained
knowled
ge of great com
posers a
ndM
usicians from
1600 to present d
ay. They ha
ve continua
lly develop
ed skills in p
erforming,
comp
osing, music technology a
nd a
re ab
le toa
pp
raise m
usic confid
ently and
articula
tely.
BTEC: Component 2 – Music Skills DevelopmentLearning Aim B (practical assessment evidence)
Applying and developing individual musical skills and techniques – independent study and deliberate practice of TWO chosen disciplines performing, composing and producing. Continuous practical log submissions, milestone moments, skills tracker and development notes to contribute to LAB assessment.
Completion of Final skills audit.Preparation for Component 3 – practice workshop from 2020-2021 Component 3 assignment brief.
BTEC:Responding to a Commercial Music Brief (released by Pearson in January). Preparation of a final product in chosen two disciplines. performing, composing and producing.
Practical evidence mock assessment completed
BTEC: Responding to a Commercial Music Brief (released by Pearson in January).
Final practical assessment completed by 28th May)
Evaluation of a final product in chosen two disciplines. Controlled assessment 1 hour (X3)
Yea
r 8 p
upils
are
no
w a
ccom
plis
hed
at
Ap
ply
ing
know
led
ge o
f ele
men
ts,
Ad
vanc
ed d
evic
es, n
ota
tion,
Ita
lian
term
s in
a
pp
raisi
ng m
usic
. The
y a
re c
onfid
ent
co
mp
oser
s and
p
erfo
rmer
s. Th
roug
h lis
teni
ng a
ctiv
ities
bui
lt in
to le
sson
s and
hom
ewor
k, p
upils
inc
rea
se k
now
led
ge o
of g
rea
t mus
icia
ns
a
nd c
omp
oser
s
The
BTEC
Cou
rse
del
iver
ed is
the
BTEC
Tec
h A
war
d in
Mus
ic P
ract
ice.
KS1 and 2 Knowledge and Skills:
Listen to and recall sounds.Play and perform solos and ensembles.
Compose music for a range of purposes.Use and understand notations.
Appreciate wide range of music from famous composers, musicians and traditions.
Gain an understanding of the history of music
BTEC Level 3 Music/Music Technology/A level music (not all providers)
Becoming a MusicianDeveloping confidence in instrumental and vocal performance and introducing basic vocabularyfor appraising skills. An introduction to pitch notationand instruments of the orchestra. Learning to appreciate music from great musicians; past and present.
Music from ChinaComposing melodies using the pentatonic scale and performing an authentic Chinese song as a soloist. Comparing instruments from China to those learned in Topic 1. Consolidating understanding of pitch and introduction of rhythm notation
*RemixLearning to use music technology software to sequence, arrange and manipulate sounds. Applying knowledge of rhythmic notation. Using vocabulary to compare original and remixed pieces of music.
*Just PlayDeveloping performance skills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble. Introduction to performance direction vocabulary.
t Programme MusicLearning to use elements and introduction to basic Italian terms, devices and tonality to compose atmospheric music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events. Using knowledge of instruments to select appropriate timbres which imply specific mood to an audience. that is intended o evoke images or convey the
Y7
*SambaConsolidating understanding of rhythm notation in practical whole-class workshops to develop ensemble performance and improvisation skills using performance directions, including Italian terms. Consolidation of understanding of musical devices and instrumentation
*FilmProgression from Programme Music – using more advanced musical devices, Italian terms and tonality in combination with exploration of the elements andunderstanding of instruments of the orchestra. to compose music for a set media purpose. Final product is realised through music technology - composition and production skills are combined.
ReggaeUsing skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*SequencingProgression from Remix - learning to use music technology software to sequencefrom pitch and rhythm notation, arrange and manipulate sounds
*Just Play 2Developing more advanced performanceskills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble using notationperformance directions and Italian terms. Revisit of tonality for chord construction.
*Music ProductionProgression from Sequencing in Year 8. Pupils develop skills in music technology, using Cubase to consolidate sequencing skills in producing a commercial track. Here they will apply skills in pitch and rhythm notation and compose their own chord sequences. They will also learn about the role of a music producer in industry. Pupils will gain understanding in recording techniques and working with DAW.
*EDMUsing skills learned in Film, Sequencing and Remix, an EDM track will be composed using knowledge of pitch and rhythm notation, DAW and comparison of Italian terms to BPM. Use of timbre will consolidate understanding of the wide variety of instrumentsstudied from different cultures. Revisit of appraisal skills using detailed analysis of the use of elements of music in genre comparison.
*Hip-HopWhole class performance incorporating all performance skills in Y7 and 8 to recreate self-lead, authentic hip-hop performances from a variety of notations.
*Lord of the FliesJoint curriculum project to support knowledge and understanding of the text studied in English. Pupils work to a commercial brief to compose music consolidating understanding of elements, devices and tonality. Introduction to scales and keys. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidation of analysis skills in identifying use of specific instruments and musical elements to impact on the composer’s intended outcome.
BluesPerforming more challenging music from notation in a variety of ensembles, incorporating an element of improvisation. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidating understanding of chords and tonality whilst developing appreciation for the social and political role that music has in society through the ages.
Y8
Y9
Performing skills
Composing skills
Music Technology
Improvisation
Notation
Understanding/Appraising
30%Y10
60%Y11
7th September 23rd November 18th January 15th March 24th May
7th September23rd November11th January15th March17th May
7th September 23rd November 11th January 15th March 17th May
Vocational route:Key Stage 4 begins…
Prepare to begin the exciting Key Stage 3 Journey
Autumn SpringSummer
Autumn Spring Summer
Points where great
musicians or
composers are
explicitly referenced
* Indicates where KS3 SOW are
rotated to ensure all
pupils access appropriate resources
Year 7 p
upils a
re nowconfid
ent in using vocab
ulary connected
to elem
ents, devices a
nd nota
tion. Throughout hom
ework a
nd integra
l listening skills built into
each lesson, p
upils a
re exposed
to a va
riety ofgrea
t comp
osers and
musicia
ns
BTEC: Component 2 – Music Skills DevelopmentLearning Aim A (Portfolio evidence assessment)Exploring professional and commercial skills for the music industry – rehearsing, reflecting, planning, equipment, marketing and recording. Continuous skill audit and review of:1. Ensemble performance2. Solo performance3. DAW project4. Recording live musicians5. Film compositionFormal assessment task issued on 19th April 2021 (LA A)Formal assessment task issued on 7th June 2021 (LA B)
BTEC: Component 1 – Exploring Music Products and Styles
Explore techniques used to create music products. Continuous revisit of musicianship skills and vocabulary through portfolio tasks performance, composition andproduction skills development in these genres:Bhangra, Film, Western Classical, Jazz, Blues, Drum and Bass and EDM.
Formal assessment task issued on 4th January 2021
BTEC: Component 1 – Exploring Music Products and Styles
Musicianship skills: Recap of Italian Terms from KS3, pitch and rhythm notation – treble and bass clef
Learning Aim A and B taught simultaneously through practical workshops in the following genres:Develop an appreciation of styles and genres – British Invasion –1960s pop, Reggae, Disco, Grunge, Britpop. Explore techniques used to create music products –performance, composition and production skills development in these genres.
At the
end of the Key Sta
ge 3journey, p
upils op
t continuestud
ying music in Y10 a
nd 11. A
ll pup
ilsha
ve gained
knowled
ge of great com
posers a
ndM
usicians from
1600 to present d
ay. They ha
ve continua
lly develop
ed skills in p
erforming,
comp
osing, music technology a
nd a
re ab
le toa
pp
raise m
usic confid
ently and
articula
tely.
BTEC: Component 2 – Music Skills DevelopmentLearning Aim B (practical assessment evidence)
Applying and developing individual musical skills and techniques – independent study and deliberate practice of TWO chosen disciplines performing, composing and producing. Continuous practical log submissions, milestone moments, skills tracker and development notes to contribute to LAB assessment.
Continue finalising Component 2. Begin component 3 in February unless further guidance is issued by BTECCompletion of Final skills audit.Preparation for Component 3 – practice workshop from 2020-2021 Component 3 assignment brief.
February onwards: Responding to a Commercial Music Brief (released by Pearson in January). Preparation of a final product in chosen two disciplines. performing, composing and producing.
Practical evidence mock assessment completed
BTEC: Responding to a Commercial Music Brief (released by Pearson in January).
Final practical assessment completed by 28th May)
Evaluation of a final product in chosen two disciplines. Controlled assessment 1 hour (X3)
Yea
r 8 p
upils
are
no
w a
ccom
plis
hed
at
Ap
ply
ing
know
led
ge o
f ele
men
ts,
Ad
vanc
ed d
evic
es, n
ota
tion,
Ita
lian
term
s in
a
pp
raisi
ng m
usic
. The
y a
re c
onfid
ent
co
mp
oser
s and
p
erfo
rmer
s. Th
roug
h lis
teni
ng a
ctiv
ities
bui
lt in
to le
sson
s and
hom
ewor
k, p
upils
inc
rea
se k
now
led
ge o
of g
rea
t mus
icia
ns
a
nd c
omp
oser
s
The
BTEC
Cou
rse
del
iver
ed is
the
BTEC
Tec
h A
war
d in
Mus
ic P
ract
ice.
KS1 and 2 Knowledge and Skills:
Listen to and recall sounds.Play and perform solos and ensembles.
Compose music for a range of purposes.Use and understand notations.
Appreciate wide range of music from famous composers, musicians and traditions.
Gain an understanding of the history of music
BTEC Level 3 Music/Music Technology/A level music (not all providers)
Becoming a MusicianDeveloping confidence in instrumental and vocal performance and introducing basic vocabularyfor appraising skills. An introduction to pitch notationand instruments of the orchestra. Learning to appreciate music from great musicians; past and present.
Music from ChinaComposing melodies using the pentatonic scale and performing an authentic Chinese song as a soloist. Comparing instruments from China to those learned in Topic 1. Consolidating understanding of pitch and introduction of rhythm notation
*RemixLearning to use music technology software to sequence, arrange and manipulate sounds. Applying knowledge of rhythmic notation. Using vocabulary to compare original and remixed pieces of music.
*Just PlayDeveloping performance skills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble. Introduction to performance direction vocabulary.
t Programme MusicLearning to use elements and introduction to basic Italian terms, devices and tonality to compose atmospheric music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events. Using knowledge of instruments to select appropriate timbres which imply specific mood to an audience. that is intended o evoke images or convey the
Y7
*SambaConsolidating understanding of rhythm notation in practical whole-class workshops to develop ensemble performance and improvisation skills using performance directions, including Italian terms. Consolidation of understanding of musical devices and instrumentation
*FilmProgression from Programme Music – using more advanced musical devices, Italian terms and tonality in combination with exploration of the elements andunderstanding of instruments of the orchestra. to compose music for a set media purpose. Final product is realised through music technology - composition and production skills are combined.
ReggaeUsing skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*SequencingProgression from Remix - learning to use music technology software to sequencefrom pitch and rhythm notation, arrange and manipulate sounds
*Just Play 2Developing more advanced performanceskills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble using notationperformance directions and Italian terms. Revisit of tonality for chord construction.
Reggae*Using skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef, bass and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*EDMUsing skills learned in Film, Sequencing and Remix, an EDM track will be composed using knowledge of pitch and rhythm notation, DAW and comparison of Italian terms to BPM. Use of timbre will consolidate understanding of the wide variety of instrumentsstudied from different cultures. Revisit of appraisal skills using detailed analysis of the use of elements of music in genre comparison.
*Hip-HopWhole class performance incorporating all performance skills in Y7 and 8 to recreate self-lead, authentic hip-hop performances from a variety of notations.
*Lord of the FliesJoint curriculum project to support knowledge and understanding of the text studied in English. Pupils work to a commercial brief to compose music consolidating understanding of elements, devices and tonality. Introduction to scales and keys. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidation of analysis skills in identifying use of specific instruments and musical elements to impact on the composer’s intended outcome.
BluesPerforming more challenging music from notation in a variety of ensembles, incorporating an element of improvisation. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidating understanding of chords and tonality whilst developing appreciation for the social and political role that music has in society through the ages.
Y8
Y9
Performing skills
Composing skills
Music Technology
Improvisation
Notation
Understanding/Appraising
30%Y10
60%Y11
7th September 23rd November 18th January 15th March 24th May
7th September23rd November11th January15th March17th May
7th September 23rd November 11th January 15th March 17th May
Vocational route:Key Stage 4 begins…
Prepare to begin the exciting Key Stage 3 Journey
Autumn SpringSummer
Autumn Spring Summer
*YEAR 9:Autumn Term is only
Reggae for one academic year and
will change to music production for 2021
Y11 BTEC :2020-2021 only
COVID-19 Adjustments:
Begin Component 2 LAB in Autumn 1 –
creating music practical
Points where great
musicians or
composers are
explicitly referenced
Year 7 p
upils a
re nowconfid
ent in using vocab
ulary connected
to elem
ents, devices a
nd nota
tion. Throughout hom
ework a
nd integra
l listening skills built into
each lesson, p
upils a
re exposed
to a va
riety ofgrea
t comp
osers and
musicia
ns
AOS 3 – Film Music WOW tests, advanced harmonic techniques thematic development, practice listening papers and extended response questions. Selection of solo repertoire and preparation for free composition deadline.AOS 4 – Popular MusicApplication of MAD SHIRT strategy in AOS 4Chords, scales, cadences, instrumentation, intervals, structure, SET WORK analysis (Africa)Ensemble performing of set work. .
Exploration of AOS 1 – Forms and DevicesRecap MADTSHIRT: instruments of the orchestra, playing techniques, intervals, cadences, structure, melodic and rhythmic devices, texture SET WORK analysis (Badinerie).Learning to compose:Recap of pitch and rhythm notation from Autumn 1Using formal structures to apply knowledge of MAD TSHIRT to free compositionSolo performing mini-assessment
Fundamentals – MAD TSHIRT analysisStudy of vocabulary, analysis and application of knowledge through practical performing, composing and music technology in the MAD TSHIRT strategy:Autumn 1 – Harmony & Tonality Weekly consolidation
Melody homework set basedRhythm and Tempo on MAD TSHIRTDynamics
Autumn 2 – TextureArticulation StructureInstrumentationTime Signature
At the
end of the Key Sta
ge 3journey, p
upils op
t continuestud
ying music in Y10 a
nd 11. A
ll pup
ilsha
ve gained
knowled
ge of great com
posers a
ndM
usicians from
1600 to present d
ay. They ha
ve continua
lly develop
ed skills in p
erforming,
comp
osing, music technology a
nd a
re ab
le toa
pp
raise m
usic confid
ently and
articula
tely.
AOS 2:AOS 2 - Music for
EnsembleApplication of MADTSHIRT strategy in an introduction to specific ensembles: Classical, Music Theatre and Jazz genres.Deliberate practice of extended response questions.Preparation for final performance exams and developingbrief composition.
Revisit!Revision and preparation for final examinationPreparation for all final coursework submissionsWalking talking mocksClosing the GapIndividual therapy plansPractice papers
Revision and preparation for
final examination
Yea
r 8 p
upils
are
no
w a
ccom
plis
hed
at
Ap
ply
ing
know
led
ge o
f ele
men
ts,
Ad
vanc
ed d
evic
es, n
ota
tion,
Ita
lian
term
s in
a
pp
raisi
ng m
usic
. The
y a
re c
onfid
ent
co
mp
oser
s and
p
erfo
rmer
s. Th
roug
h lis
teni
ng a
ctiv
ities
bui
lt in
to le
sson
s and
hom
ewor
k, p
upils
inc
rea
se k
now
led
ge o
of g
rea
t mus
icia
ns
a
nd c
omp
oser
s
Tran
sitio
n w
ork
for G
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ic is
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igne
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port
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ls by
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plyi
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KS1 and 2 Knowledge and Skills:
Listen to and recall sounds.Play and perform solos and ensembles.
Compose music for a range of purposes.Use and understand notations.
Appreciate wide range of music from famous composers, musicians and traditions.
Gain an understanding of the history of music
A level music /BTEC Level 3 Music/Music Technology/
Becoming a MusicianDeveloping confidence in instrumental and vocal performance and introducing basic vocabularyfor appraising skills. An introduction to pitch notationand instruments of the orchestra. Learning to appreciate music from great musicians; past and present.
Music from ChinaComposing melodies using the pentatonic scale and performing an authentic Chinese song as a soloist. Comparing instruments from China to those learned in Topic 1. Consolidating understanding of pitch and introduction of rhythm notation
*RemixLearning to use music technology software to sequence, arrange and manipulate sounds. Applying knowledge of rhythmic notation. Using vocabulary to compare original and remixed pieces of music.
*Just PlayDeveloping performance skills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble. Introduction to performance direction vocabulary.
t Programme MusicLearning to use elements and introduction to basic Italian terms, devices and tonality to compose atmospheric music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events. Using knowledge of instruments to select appropriate timbres which imply specific mood to an audience. that is intended o evoke images or convey the
Y7
*SambaConsolidating understanding of rhythm notation in practical whole-class workshops to develop ensemble performance and improvisation skills using performance directions, including Italian terms. Consolidation of understanding of musical devices and instrumentation
*FilmProgression from Programme Music – using more advanced musical devices, Italian terms and tonality in combination with exploration of the elements andunderstanding of instruments of the orchestra. to compose music for a set media purpose. Final product is realised through music technology - composition and production skills are combined.
ReggaeUsing skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*SequencingProgression from Remix - learning to use music technology software to sequencefrom pitch and rhythm notation, arrange and manipulate sounds
*Just Play 2Developing more advanced performanceskills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble using notationperformance directions and Italian terms. Revisit of tonality for chord construction.
*Music ProductionProgression from Sequencing in Year 8. Pupils develop skills in music technology, using Cubase to consolidate sequencing skills in producing a commercial track. Here they will apply skills in pitch and rhythm notation and compose their own chord sequences. They will also learn about the role of a music producer in industry. Pupils will gain understanding in recording techniques and working with DAW
*EDMUsing skills learned in Film, Sequencing and Remix, an EDM track will be composed using knowledge of pitch and rhythm notation, DAW and comparison of Italian terms to BPM. Use of timbre will consolidate understanding of the wide variety of instrumentsstudied from different cultures. Revisit of appraisal skills using detailed analysis of the use of elements of music in genre comparison.
*Hip-HopWhole class performance incorporating all performance skills in Y7 and 8 to recreate self-lead, authentic hip-hop performances from a variety of notations.
*Lord of the FliesJoint curriculum project to support knowledge and understanding of the text studied in English. Pupils work to a commercial brief to compose music consolidating understanding of elements, devices and tonality. Introduction to scales and keys. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidation of analysis skills in identifying use of specific instruments and musical elements to impact on the composer’s intended outcome.
BluesPerforming more challenging music from notation in a variety of ensembles, incorporating an element of improvisation. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidating understanding of chords and tonality whilst developing appreciation for the social and political role that music has in society through the ages.
Y8
Y9
Performing skills
Composing skills
Music Technology
Improvisation
Notation
Understanding/Appraising
Y10
Y11
7th September 9th November 18th January 15th March 24th May
7th September9th November11th January15th March17th May
7th September 9th November 11th January 15th March 17th May
GCSE route:Key Stage 4 begins…
Prepare to begin the exciting Key Stage 3 Journey
Autumn SpringSummer
Autumn Spring Summer
Points where great
musicians or
composers are
explicitly referenced
Free Composition final deadline
(15%) Spring 1 - Free Composition start
Preparation for performance examination
Brief composition released by EDUCAS September
February Brief Composition final
deadline (15%)
Performance examination
1(15%)
September
Performance examination
2(15%)
December
Easter holidayFinal deadline for ALL coursework
* Indicates where KS3 SOW are
rotated to ensure all
pupils access appropriate resources
Year 7 p
upils a
re nowconfid
ent in using vocab
ulary connected
to elem
ents, devices a
nd nota
tion. Throughout hom
ework a
nd integra
l listening skills built into
each lesson, p
upils a
re exposed
to a va
riety ofgrea
t comp
osers and
musicia
ns
AOS 3 – Film Music Application of MAD TSHIRT in AOS 3: advanced harmonic techniques, thematic development, leitmotif, practice listening papers and extended response questions. Selection of solo repertoire and preparation for free composition deadline.
Exploration of AOS 1 – Forms and DevicesRecap MADTSHIRT: instruments of the orchestra, playing techniques, intervals, cadences, structure, melodic and rhythmic devices, texture SET WORK analysis (Badinerie).Learning to compose:Recap of pitch and rhythm notation from Autumn 1Using formal structures to apply knowledge of MAD TSHIRT to free compositionSolo performing mini-assessment
Fundamentals – MAD TSHIRT analysisStudy of vocabulary, analysis and application of knowledge through practical performing, composingand music technology in the MAD TSHIRT strategy:Autumn 1 – Harmony & Tonality Weekly consolidation
Melody homework set basedRhythm and Tempo on MAD TSHIRTDynamics
Autumn 2 – TextureArticulation StructureInstrumentationTime Signature
At the
end of the Key Sta
ge 3journey, p
upils op
t continuestud
ying music in Y10 a
nd 11. A
ll pup
ilsha
ve gained
knowled
ge of great com
posers a
ndM
usicians from
1600 to present d
ay. They ha
ve continua
lly develop
ed skills in p
erforming,
comp
osing, music technology a
nd a
re ab
le toa
pp
raise m
usic confid
ently and
articula
tely.
AOS 2: Catch up plan:MAD TSHIRT strategy to build revision to prepare for mock exam in October
Autumn 1:Revisiting all musical elements in more depth, WOW tests, preparation for mock written exam, developing extended response practice for 10 mark questionsAutumn 2:Begin brief composition/restart free composition. Introduction to AOS 2 – Music for Ensemble. Classical, Musical Theatre and Jazz Genres. WOW tests, intervals, preparation for mock performance
exam.
Spring 1: Brief crossover to enable completion of AOS 2. Development of genre and techniques used in specific ensembles. Recap on lockdown work for AOS 3 -Film Music. WOW tests and continual extended response tasks. Score reading and writing, analysing development of ideas in scores. Spring 2: Revisit in preparation for final examination. Preparation for all finalcoursework submissions. Walking talking mock exams/questions. Individual therapy plans (based on DTT from mocks and data drops). Practise paper questions for homework.
Revision and preparation for
final examination
Yea
r 8 p
upils
are
no
w a
ccom
plis
hed
at
Ap
ply
ing
know
led
ge o
f ele
men
ts,
Ad
vanc
ed d
evic
es, n
ota
tion,
Ita
lian
term
s in
a
pp
raisi
ng m
usic
. The
y a
re c
onfid
ent
co
mp
oser
s and
p
erfo
rmer
s. Th
roug
h lis
teni
ng a
ctiv
ities
bui
lt in
to le
sson
s and
hom
ewor
k, p
upils
inc
rea
se k
now
led
ge o
of g
rea
t mus
icia
ns
a
nd c
omp
oser
s
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KS1 and 2 Knowledge and Skills:
Listen to and recall sounds.Play and perform solos and ensembles.
Compose music for a range of purposes.Use and understand notations.
Appreciate wide range of music from famous composers, musicians and traditions.
Gain an understanding of the history of music
A level music /BTEC Level 3 Music/Music Technology/
Becoming a MusicianDeveloping confidence in instrumental and vocal performance and introducing basic vocabularyfor appraising skills. An introduction to pitch notationand instruments of the orchestra. Learning to appreciate music from great musicians; past and present.
Music from ChinaComposing melodies using the pentatonic scale and performing an authentic Chinese song as a soloist. Comparing instruments from China to those learned in Topic 1. Consolidating understanding of pitch and introduction of rhythm notation
*RemixLearning to use music technology software to sequence, arrange and manipulate sounds. Applying knowledge of rhythmic notation. Using vocabulary to compare original and remixed pieces of music.
*Just PlayDeveloping performance skills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble. Introduction to performance direction vocabulary.
t Programme MusicLearning to use elements and introduction to basic Italian terms, devices and tonality to compose atmospheric music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events. Using knowledge of instruments to select appropriate timbres which imply specific mood to an audience. that is intended o evoke images or convey the
Y7
*SambaConsolidating understanding of rhythm notation in practical whole-class workshops to develop ensemble performance and improvisation skills using performance directions, including Italian terms. Consolidation of understanding of musical devices and instrumentation
*FilmProgression from Programme Music – using more advanced musical devices, Italian terms and tonality in combination with exploration of the elements andunderstanding of instruments of the orchestra. to compose music for a set media purpose. Final product is realised through music technology - composition and production skills are combined.
ReggaeUsing skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*SequencingProgression from Remix - learning to use music technology software to sequencefrom pitch and rhythm notation, arrange and manipulate sounds
*Just Play 2Developing more advanced performanceskills across a range of instruments to collaborate in an ensemble using notationperformance directions and Italian terms. Revisit of tonality for chord construction.
Reggae*Using skills learned from Just Play and Samba, performing more challenging Reggae music using full treble clef, bass and graphic notation in small ensembles with a focus on syncopation and off-beat rhythms. Comparison of timbre between the Caribbean, Western Classical and Chinese instruments/culture
*EDMUsing skills learned in Film, Sequencing and Remix, an EDM track will be composed using knowledge of pitch and rhythm notation, DAW and comparison of Italian terms to BPM. Use of timbre will consolidate understanding of the wide variety of instrumentsstudied from different cultures. Revisit of appraisal skills using detailed analysis of the use of elements of music in genre comparison.
*Hip-HopWhole class performance incorporating all performance skills in Y7 and 8 to recreate self-lead, authentic hip-hop performances from a variety of notations.
*Lord of the FliesJoint curriculum project to support knowledge and understanding of the text studied in English. Pupils work to a commercial brief to compose music consolidating understanding of elements, devices and tonality. Introduction to scales and keys. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidation of analysis skills in identifying use of specific instruments and musical elements to impact on the composer’s intended outcome.
BluesPerforming more challenging music from notation in a variety of ensembles, incorporating an element of improvisation. Analysis of existing music Using advanced vocabulary.Consolidating understanding of chords and tonality whilst developing appreciation for the social and political role that music has in society through the ages.
Y8
Y9
Performing skills
Composing skills
Music Technology
Improvisation
Notation
Understanding/Appraising
Y11
7th September 9th November 18th January 15th March 24th May
7th September9th November11th January15th March17th May
7th September 9th November 11th January 15th March 17th May
GCSE route:Key Stage 4 begins…
Prepare to begin the exciting Key Stage 3 Journey
Autumn SpringSummer
Autumn Spring Summer
*YEAR 9:Autumn Term is only
Reggae for one academic year and
will change to music production for 2021
Y11 GCSE :2020-2021 only
COVID-19 Adjustments:
No requirement for more than one performance or
compositionAOS 3 revisit from
lockdown after baseline test.
Autumn 2 AOS 2
Points where great
musicians or
composers are
explicitly referenced
Free Composition final deadline
(15%) Free Composition starts Spring 1
Preparation for performance examination
Completion of free composition
February Free composition
deadline 1 (30%)
Performance examination
Mock(30%)
December
Performance examination Final
(30%) February
Easter holidayFinal deadline for ALL coursework
Y10