Music
Staff
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R. Bingham (Head of Department)
C. Fyffe
KS3
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All pupils receive two periods of Music per Year in Years 8-10. The primary focus throughout the three years is on acquiring and developing skills in Listening, Performing, Composing and Appraising music of all styles and genres.
Instrumental Tuition Team
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M. Quick
N. Simpson
M. McGinty
A. Hughes
L. Edwards
S. Crooks
R. McKee
M. McGlinn
R. Hanson
D. Robertson
M. Carmichael
B. Megoran
- Violin/Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
- Woodwind
- Brass
- Brass
- Percussion
- Guitar
- Piano
- Voice
- Piping
- Drumming
Year 8
The Foundations of Music
Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Timbre
Texture & Form
Ukulele
Classroom Percussion
Year 9
Art Music
Keyboard Skills
How the Voice Works (Operas and Musicals)
Careers in Music
Djembe Drumming
Ukulele
Year 10
Music for Advertising
The Music Industry
The History of Popular Music
Film Music
Music technology (iPads and Garageband)
GCSE
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CCEA Music
Content
Assessment
Weightings
Unit 1: Performance
Solo performance
Ensemble performance
Discussion
35%
Unit 2: Composition
2 compositions, lasting 3-6 minutes
30%
Unit 3: Listening and Appraising
Listening Paper – based on set works and unseen music studied throughout the course.
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Western Classical Music 1600-1910
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Film Music
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Musical Traditions of Ireland
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Popular Music 1980 – present day.
35%
A Level
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CCEA Music
Content
Assessment
Weightings
AS 1: Performing
Solo performance
Viva Voce
35% AS
14% of A Level
AS 2: Composing
Composition Task
Written Commentary
35% AS
14% of A Level
AS 3: Responding to Music
Test of aural Perception
Written Exam
30% of AS
12% of AL
A2 1: Performing
Solo performance
Viva Voce
21% of A Level
A2 2: Composing
Composition Task
Written Commentary
21% of a Level
A2 3: Responding to Music
Test of aural Perception
Written Exam
18% of AL
Extra-Curricular Music
Junior Choir
Meets on Monday lunchtimes (1.20pm – 1.40pm) and is for pupils in Years 8-10. Mr Fyffe is conductor.
Senior Choir
Meets on Tuesday after school (3.30 – 4.30pm) and is for pupils in year 11-14. Mrs Bingham is conductor.​
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Academy Orchestra
The Orchestra is open to all pupils who receive instrumental tuition within school and it meets on Monday after school: 3.30pm – 4.30pm. The Orchestra performs at the Spring Concert.
Brass Band
Brass Band meets on Thursday after school, 3.30-4.45pm and is conducted by Mr Crooks. All pupils receiving brass tuition in school are expected to attend.
Other ensembles who meet prior to concerts are:
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String Orchestra​​​​​
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Woodwind Ensembles
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Bluegrass Group
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Rock Group
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Samba Band
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Percussion Ensemble
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African Drumming Ensemble
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‘The Lads’ vocal ensemble
Spring Concert
The Spring Concert is the showcase event for the Music Department. Taking place in March each year, over 200 pupils from Years 8 – 14 have the opportunity to display their talents in instrumental and vocal music. An exceptional night; in fact, a much anticipated event in the Arts calendar within Omagh and the surrounding community. Tickets are available from the Box Office at the Strule Arts Centre.
School Musicals
The Music Department plays a pivotal role in the production of school musicals. These performances have taken place in the Strule Arts Centre and play to packed houses.
2013 ~ Oklahoma!
2016 ~ Our House
2018 ~ My Fair Lady
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Instrumental Tutors
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Brass
Mr S Crooks - Wednesday
Mrs L Edwards - Thursday
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Woodwind
Mrs A Hughes - Wednesday & Thursday
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Violin & Viola
Mrs M Quick - Wednesday & Thursday
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Cello
Mrs N Simpson - Tuesday
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Double Bass
Mr M McGinty
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Guitar
Mr M McGlinn – Thursday
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Percussion
Mr R McKee – Thursday
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Piano
Mrs R Hanson – Wednesday & Friday
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Piping
Mr M Carmichael – Monday
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Snare Drumming
Mr B Megoran – Monday
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Voice
Mr Robertson - Tuesday
**More information is available on Extra-Curricular Page and through the Music Department Facebook page**
Diary Dates for 2019/20
Wednesday 11th September
Speech Day
Friday 20th September
Culture Night
Thursday 12th December
Brass Band perform at Strule Arts Centre
Thursday 17th December
Public Carol Service - St Columba's Church, 7.30pm
Friday 20th December
School Carol Service - St. Columba's Church, 11am
31st Jan - 1st Feb, 2020
Senior Musicians trip to London
7th - 9th February, 2020
Omagh Jazz and Blues Festival
Thursday 5th March, 2020
Spring Concert, Strule Arts Centre Omagh - with performances at 2pm and 8pm