Music
Staff
R. Bingham (Head of Department)
C. Fyffe
KS3
All pupils receive two periods of Music throughout 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
M. Quick
A. Hughes
L. Edwards
S. Crooks
M. McGlinn
R. Hanson
J. Goodman
M. Carmichael
G. McLees
- Violin/Viola
- Woodwind
- Brass
- Brass
- Guitar
- Piano
- Percussion
- Piping
- Drumming
Year 8
The Building Blocks of Music
Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Timbre
Texture & Form
Practical Music-making = Ukulele, Classroom Percussion & voices
Year 9
Minimalism
Fireworks!
Keyboard Challenge
How the Voice Works (Operas & Musicals)
World Music Passport
Careers in Music
Practical Music-making = Ukulele, Classroom Percussion, Keyboards, Djembe drumming and Samba rhythms
Year 10
Soundtracks – Music for Film
Video Game Music
Hooks & Riffs
What makes a good song?
Music technology (iPads & Garageband)
Practical Music-making = Ukulele, Classroom Percussion, Keyboards, Djembe drumming and Samba rhythms
GCSE
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
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