Music

In Music, enjoyment and success come through participation in practical music
making. Extra curricular clubs further develop pupils' skills and provide the opportunity
for public performances both at home and abroad - past trips include visits to
Prague, Italy and China.

Curriculum Time
2 lessons a fortnight

Key Stage 3 - 2 lessons a fortnight
Three elements of performance, composition and appraisal included in: The Elements of Music, Major and Minor Tonalities, Working with Chords, World Music including Japanese, Latin American Musical Structures, The Blues, Film Music

Key Stage 4 - 5 lessons a fortnight
students follow the AQA GCSE Music

Instrumental lessons are offered, as are opportunities to take external examinations with The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Facilities
Peripatetic teaching rooms, 2 Music Classrooms, a Music Technology room equipped with Sibelius 4 and Cubase SE.

Extra Curricular Activities
Junior, Senior and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Group, Wind Band, Brass Group, Woodwind Ensemble, Samba Band, African Drumming Group, Composition Club, Theory Club,

Visits from professional workshops