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 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
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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
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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