Music
Music Curriculum Vision
At All Saints we aim to teach ‘musically’, within a thriving and energetic department. Students develop their compositional, listening and performance skills through practical activities, incorporating music technology whenever possible.
All students are encouraged to pursue their own musical interests and perform as a soloist and within an ensemble in a nurturing environment.
We offer a range of performance opportunities throughout the year for all year groups and enrich classroom music with extra-curricular activities and visits.
KS3 Music Curriculum
In KS3 Music, our students study the following topics:
Year 7
- Use your voice
- Elements of music
- World rhythms
- Keyboard skills
- Gamelan
- Instruments of the orchestra
- Band skills and musical structure
- Blues and reggae
- Film music and music technology
KS4 GCSE Music Curriculum
Exam board: AQA
In KS4 GCSE Music, our students study the following topics:
Component 1: Understanding Music (40% of GCSE)
- Western classical tradition 1650–1910
- Popular music
- Traditional music
- Western classical tradition since 1910
Component 2: Performing Music (30% of GCSE)
- Solo performance
- Ensemble performance
Component 3: Composing Music (30% of GCSE)
- Composing to a brief
- Composing a free composition
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KS5 A Level Music Curriculum
Exam board: AQA
In KS5 A Level Music, our students study the following topics:
Component 1: Appraising Music (40% of A Level)
- Western classical tradition 1650–1910
- Pop music
- Music for theatre
Component 2: Performance (35% of A Level)
- Solo performance
- Ensemble performance
Component 3: Composition (25% of A Level)
- Composition 1 – externally set brief
- Composition 2 – free composition
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