Every student should leave school as a ‘functional’ musician, this means:
This course offers an exciting opportunity to develop performing, listening and composing skills. Students can opt to study one of two courses offered by the Music Department. Students should speak to their Music teacher to find out which course best suits their musical skills and attributes.
Our tech award in music offers students the opportunity to develop the skills they will need to enter the music industry. The course has three units over the two years which are aimed at expanding a student’s understanding of music as well as their skills as producers and performers.
| Unit 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles | Unit 2: Music Skills Development | Unit 3: Responding to a Commercial Music Brief |
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| Each year, the music industry produces a wide range of products such as recordings, compositions, live performances, music for film, TV and computer games. Have you ever wondered how these products are created? In this component, you will develop your understanding of different types of music product and the techniques used to create them. You will also practically explore the key features of different genres of music and music theory and apply your knowledge and understanding to developing your own creative work. | As a performer, producer or creator in the music industry, you need to continually develop your skills and techniques in order to be successful and secure a regular flow of gigs and commissions. Throughout your development, you will review your progress and consider how to make improvements. You will learn how musicians share their work and collaborate with others and will develop your own skills as a musician in how to use blogs, YouTube, Soundcloud and other platforms to share your work and skills development with others. | This component will allow you to work to your strengths and interests and apply the skills that you have learned throughout your course in a practical way. You will focus on a particular area of the music industry that excites and appeals to you and respond to a commercial music brief as a composer, performer or producer. |
In GCSE Music students can develop their creativity through the production of two original compositions, learn about the history and context of music through a variety of time periods and develop their skills as a performer.
| Unit 1: Performing - 30% |
Unit 2: Composing - 30% |
Unit 3: Appraising Music - 40% |
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| Students will perform a four minute recital to an audience. The recital must feature a solo and ensemble performance. | Students will compose a piece of music which explores an area of study from a stimulus given by the examination board. Students then have a free choice over their second composition. | Students will study music from1 four areas of music history. They will also learn aural dictation and musical theory knowledge. They are assessed by a one hour written examination at the end of Year 11. |
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