Welcome to the Music area
Head of Department – Mr J. Holt
Music aims to develop all pupils creativity, confidence and ability. All pupils have access to musical instruments and the opportunity to hear live music. We aim to provide inspirational opportunities that will be life-long remembered and nurture all pupils passions and potential.
Staffing
| Head of The Expressive Arts | Mr J. Holt – BA (Hons) Music |
| Teacher of Music | Mr L. Horne (Long term supply) |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Elements of Music | Elements of music Addition of Pulse Beat & Rhythm | Notation, Performance, Composition & Contextual Analysis Year 7 Set Work Focus – Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Mozart | Instruments of the Orchestra | Keyboard performance skills | |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Music & Identity | Sandwiches (Ternary Form) | Notation, Performance, Composition & Contextual Analysis Year 8 Set Work Focus – Pachelbel’s Canon – Johann Pachelbel | Music from Stage | Samba Music | |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Minimalism | Blues Music | Notation, Performance, Composition & Contextual Analysis Year 9 Set Work Focus – The Four Seasons – Vivaldi | Music for Film | Fanfares/War | |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Introduction to the GCSE Free composition Vocal Music set works Vocal Music Wider Listening Preparation for the performance component is on-going. | Instrumental Music 1700–1820 set works Instrumental Music 1700–1820 wider listening Free composition is on-going Preparation for the performance component is on-going | Music for Stage and Screen set works Music for Stage and Screen wider listening Work on free composition. Preparation for the performance component is ongoing. | |||
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 |
| Revision of Year 1 areas of study. Selection of composition brief. Fusions set works Preparation for the performance component is ongoing. Record performances (mock) | Fusions wider listening Revision of all set works and consolidation of wider listening. Complete composition to a brief. Record performances. | Revision of all set works and consolidation of wider listening. Complete free composition. | ||
Curriculum
Year 7
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | Key stage 3 students will receive one piece of written homework per half term: Spelling Tests Evaluation of performance Skills Definitions Contextual analysis Music Theoretical Knowledge Rhythm Numeracy | Whole School Production Instrumental Lessons Pantomime trip DHS Concert Band DHS String ensemble Trips to see musical ensembles Working with external professionals | Tuesday Beginner Brass 12.45 – 1.20pm Pupils paired with older pupil mentors Friday KS3 Music catch up sessions 3.30 – 4.15 pm Throughout the week instrumental lessons run | Bridgewater Hall Concert Series Bury Parish Church Concert Series http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/music/ BBC Bitesize Music |
Year 8
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | Performance Evaluation Composer Research Music Theoretical Knowledge Contextual Analysis Annotation of a Score Musical Dictation | Whole School Production Instrumental Lessons Pantomime trip DHS Concert Band DHS String ensemble Trips to see musical ensembles Working with external professionals | Tuesday Beginner Brass 12.45 – 1.20pm Pupils paired with older pupil mentors Friday KS3 Music catch up sessions 3.30 – 4.15 pm Throughout the week instrumental lessons run | Bridgewater Hall Concert Series Bury Parish Church Concert Series http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/music/ BBC Bitesize Music |
Year 9
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | Musical dictation Score analysis Contextual analysis Comparison questions Performance development Compositional Techniques | Whole School Production Instrumental Lessons Pantomime trip DHS Concert Band DHS String ensemble Trips to see musical ensembles Working with external professionals | Tuesday Beginner Brass 12.45 – 1.20pm Pupils paired with older pupil mentors Friday KS3 Music catch up sessions 3.30 – 4.15 pm Throughout the week instrumental lessons run | Bridgewater Hall Concert Series Bury Parish Church Concert Series http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/music/ BBC Bitesize Music |
Year 10
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 5 | Performance log Contextual analysis Music theory Compositional techniques Close analysis Rehearsing performances Comparison questions Musical dictation | Local, regional and national performance opportunities DHS Concert Band DHS String Ensemble Instrumental Lessons Whole School Production Partnership possibilities with local FE providers | Throughout the week instrumental lessons run Extra-Curricular ensembles provide performance opportunities Tuesday Music Theory 3.30 – 4.30pm Thursday GCSE Coursework 3.30 – 4.30pm | Edexcel GCSE Music Bridgewater Hall Concert Series Bury Parish Church Concert Series BBC Bitesize Music |
Year 11
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 5 | Performance log Contextual analysis Music theory Compositional techniques Close analysis Rehearsing performances Comparison questions Musical dictation | Local, regional and national performance opportunities DHS Concert Band DHS String Ensemble Instrumental Lessons Whole School Production Partnership possibilities with local FE providers | hroughout the week instrumental lessons run Extra-Curricular ensembles provide performance opportunities Tuesday Music Theory 3.30 – 4.30pm Thursday GCSE Coursework 3.30 – 4.30pm | AQA GCSE Music BBC Bitesize Music |
