Aims of Course

Description of the Course

Performing Skills – learners will perform a full range of songs/arrangements and will develop skills on 2 selected instruments and through regular practise and self- reflection, develop technical and musical performing skills.Learners will have opportunities to perform throughout the session in school through concerts etc.

Composing Skills – learners will experiment using a wide range of compositional methods and music concepts to create original music.Learners will self-reflect on the impact and effectiveness of their creative choices and decisions.

Understanding Music – through listening, learners will develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of music concepts and music literacy.They will identify and recognise specific music styles and concepts, and music styles and symbols used in music notation.

Additional Information

The highlight of the course will be performances in school and at local primary schools in the summer term. Support is offered to any music student wishing to make use of the facilities at lunchtimes for additional practice, by arrangement with staff.