Music Department
KS3: Years 7-9
Music is taught for one hour a week during Key Stage 3. The curriculum covers a wide variety of topics, from more classical to popular styles, from western traditions to world music. Within each year group scheme there is a dedicated Music Technology unit, which allows pupils the opportunity to use our dedicated Music software, including GarageBand and Sibelius 5, to compose, arrange and record their own compositions. These units are denoted by a double star** on the list below.
Year 7
Unit 1 - I've Got Rhythm (Djembe Drumming)
Unit 2 - Christmas Song Competition (Melody Writing)
Unit 3 - Gamelan - Music of Java and Bali
Unit 4 - Soundscapes**
Unit 5 - Tones and Semitones
Unit 6 - Chords and Fanfares
Year 8
Unit 7 - Music for Dance (Samba)
Unit 8 - Jazz and Blues
Unit 9 - Theme and Variations
Unit 10 - Musical Mimics
Unit 11 - Musical Cliches (Programme Music)
Unit 12 - Hooks and Riffs**
Year 9
Unit 13 - Music for Film**
Unit 14 - Music of the Caribbean (Reggae)
Unit 15 - Musical Montage (GCSE Taster Unit)
Unit 16 - Protest Songs (Music of the 1960s)
Unit 17 - Class Concert (Cover Song)
Year 8 Music Variations.
Click here for an example of a composition plan
