Welcome to the Performing Arts part of the website.
The music department facilities include 20 networked computers, 32
electronic keyboards,acoustic and electric guitars and a range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
Sibelius composition and notation software is available on all the computers, together With Mu.Lab sequencing software.
Aims of the Department:
To provide all students with an exciting range of musical experiences and learning opportunities, both in the classroom and through a wide choice of extra - curricular activities. To develop knowledge, skills and understanding through the integration
of performing, composing and listening.
Satisfy all requirements of the National Curriculum for Music at Stage 3 and 4. This will be achieved through the orderly
progression of planned experience.
Descriptions of courses offered
At Key Stage 3 students develop their performing, composing and listening skills both individually and through the collaboration
with others in pairs and small groups. A wide range of music is explored from different musical periods and from different cultures.
a GCSE in music (OCR specification).
Year 7 Music topics include…
• Singing & the voice
• Programme music
• Minimalism
• Instruments of the orchestra
• Great composers
Year 8 Music topics include…
• Film composing
• Reggae
• Folk Music
• The Choir
• Elgar
• African music
Year 9 Music topics include…
• The Blues
• Indian music
• Dance music
• Pop music
• The music industry
• Musicals