Every student at Key Stage 3 receives one hour of Music a week. The topics studied throughout the course are mainly learnt through practical activities and the students have the opportunity to develop their performing, composing and listening skills at the same time as learning about particular styles of music and the context in which they are found. At Key Stage 4, students have the option of taking Music at GCSE. The board that is currently used is OCR. As well as classroom lessons, there is a thriving extra-curricular programme on offer. The department strives to offer a group for everyone who would like to get involved no matter how much previous experience students have had. There are also several performance opportunities throughout the year including the variety show, Carol service and Summer Concert.
Staff:
• Miss P Bell: pbell@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
Course descriptors for KS3 and KS4:
AUTUMN TERM:
Year 7
• Vocal Work
• TV Theme
Year 8
• Variation Form
• Samba
Year 9
• Pop Music
Year 10 – OCR GCSE
• Melody
• Instrument- specific techniques
• Coursework: Composition Brief
Composition 1
Year 11 – OCR GCSE
• Revision of melody
• Coursework: Composition Brief Composition Appraisal Composition 1 Solo Performance
WINTER TERM:
Year 7
• African Drumming
Year 8
• Blues
Year 9
• Film Music
Year 10 – OCR GCSE
• Dance Music
• Coursework: Ensemble performance
Year 11 - OCR GCSE
• Revision of dance music
• Coursework: Solo appraisal Composition 2 Ensemble performance
SPRING TERM:
Year 7
• Minimalism
Year 8
• Dance Music
Year 9
• Film Music
Year 10 – OCR GCSE
• Traditions and Innovations
• Coursework: Solo performance
Year 11 – OCR GCSE
• Revision of traditions and innovations
• Terminal Task
SUMMER TERM:
Year 7
• Form and Structure
Year 8
• Reggae
Year 9
• Music Industry
Year 10
• Traditions and Innovations
• Coursework: Composition 2
Solo appraisal
Year 11 – OCR GCSE
• Listening exam practice
Trips planned for this academic year:
Year 8 - ‘Stomp’ at Corn Exchange
Year 10 - Schools Carol Service at Kings College