Music KS3

Key Stage 3

At Ks3 we want to develop a love and appreciation of music in every child. Every child has the opportunity to learn how to play the keyboard, ukulele, bass guitar and percussion instruments thoughout the 3 year course.

The Year 8 Scheme of Work will include the following Units of Work.

Keyboard Skills
Introduction to Music
Fanfares
Elements of Music

It is hoped that in the first year pupils will acquire a basic knowledge of

Music Theory
Keyboard Skills
The Elements of Music
Develop listening skills
Develop performance skills
Develop composing skills

Pupils will be assessed in the following areas.

Listening
Performing
Composing

The Year 9 Scheme of Work will include the following units.

The History of Music

Medieval
Renaissance
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
20^th Century

Performing
Keyboard Skills - This will build upon the work started in year 8. They will develop their range of notes as well as looking at accidentals.

Listening
During these periods pupils will listen to perform relevant pieces of music. They will learn about musical devices and form and structure.

Composing
Pupils will have the opportunity to compose in the style of the period. It is expected that they will be able to use some of the musical devices discussed in each period to show understanding.

It is hoped that in this year pupils will acquire knowledge and develop their existing skills in

Music theory
Keyboard skills
The History of Music
Develop listening skills
Develop performance skills
Develop composing skills

Pupils will be assessed in the following areas

Listening
Performing
Composing

The Year 10 Scheme of Work will include the following units.

Film Music
12 Bar Blues
Rock and Rock
Chord Structures

Performance
Keyboard Skills will develop through material from each of the units and in addition there will be an introduction to the bass guitar.

Listening
Pupils will continue to develop their listening skills and will be introduced to a wide variety of styles of music covered within each unit of work.

Composing
Composition skills will develop through the form and structures studied in these units and pupils will have the opportunity to develop composition in a variety of styles relating to the units of work.

It is hoped that in this year pupils will acquire knowledge and develop their existing skills in