Music
Departmental Intent
VISION
The curriculum is designed for all students to gain confidence and knowledge in a wide range of musical contexts, inspiring them to enjoy being challenged, and equipping them with the necessary tools to achieve their goals.
INTENT
- Performance
- Composing
- Listening
- Singing
These four elements are the foundation of music, and all students will learn and develop these four skills to the best of their ability. They will learn to perform on various instruments, compose in different styles, understand different genres through listening, and appreciate music through singing.
Curriculum Plan
Knowledge Organisers
KS3
KS4
- KS4 Film Music Area of Study 3
- KS4 JS Bach Badinerie
- KS4 Music For Ensemble Area of Study 2
- KS4 Music Terms and Signs
- KS4 Musical Form and Devices Area Of Study 1
- KS4 Popular Music Area of Study 4
- KS4 Toto Africa
Extra Curricular Activities
Students are encouraged to take part in a range of musical activities. The Year 7 Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band String Orchestra and soul band meet on a weekly basis and are well attended.
The department produces a concert at Christmas and in the spring and music plays an important role in the annual Carol service that takes place at Bury Parish Church. The choirs and bands also perform for school communion services. The Music department regularly contributes to our annual school production. In recent years the musicals have been: Bugsy, Joseph, Oliver, Annie and the Wizard of Oz.
Instrumental Music Lessons
Lessons are available for all the principle orchestral instruments, voice and piano.
Professional Partnerships
The department regularly engages with professional organisations at both a regional and national level. Recent projects have included workshops with Opera North, the BBC Philharmonic and the Halle Orchestra.
