Music

INTENT

The Music department is a strong and vibrant part of the school. Not only do we teach our passion throughout the key stages, but we also plan and prepare a number of very successful and incredibly professional music productions. Our extra curricular offerings are many and varied, including choirs, orchestras and one to one music tuition. There is something for everyone to get involved with!

We want all learners to be able to

listen with increasing discrimination to a wide range of music from great composers and musicians
develop a deepening understanding of the music that they perform and to which they listen, and its history
play and perform confidently in a range of solo and ensemble contexts using their voice, playing instruments musically, fluently and with accuracy and expression
produce musical work of high quality that is inspirational to others
improvise and compose; and extend and develop musical ideas by drawing on a range of musical structures, styles, genres and traditions
play or sing as part of a larger ensemble in assemblies, liturgies, school concerts and educational events

IMPLEMENTATION

Key Stage 3

Music Implementation Year 7

Music Implementation Year 8

Music Implementation Year 9

Music KS3-4 Curriculum Map St Anthony’s

Year 7

Topics covered:

Instruments of the Orchestra
Elements of Music and Keyboard Skills
World Music
Experimental Music

Each unit of work will centre on the topic, but also explore and develop the following musical skills and knowledge:

Treble clef note naming and rhythm recognition.
Appropriate use of instruments and sound sources.
Recognition, and use of the musical elements.
Performing melodies and accompaniments at the keyboard, and use of the voice.
Composing in the genre, and evaluating work.
Listening to, and recognition of, musical devices and conventions from each unit.
The social and/or historical context of the unit.

Pupils will be assessed on the three core skills of performance, composing and listening & appraising skills during each of the three key assessment periods in Year 7, and an average of the three areas given as a final result each time.

Resources to support learning at home:

Although not compulsory, the use of a keyboard at home would be an advantage to help with performance tasks and assessments, but there are facilities in school that can be used at lunchtimes in the lead-up to assessments.

Year 8

Topics covered:

Pop Music
Blues and Reggae
The Classical era and Through the Decades
Music for Media

Each unit of work will centre on the topic, but also explore and develop the following musical skills and knowledge:

Treble and bass clef note naming and rhythm recognition.
Appropriate and imaginative use of instruments and sound sources.
Recognition, understanding and use of the musical elements.
Performing melodies and accompaniments at the keyboard, and use of the voice.
Composing in the genre, and notating and evaluating work.
Listening to, and recognition of, musical devices and conventions from each unit.
The social and/or historical context of the unit.

Pupils will be assessed on the three core skills of performance, composing and listening & appraising skills during each of the three key assessment periods in Year 8, and an average of the three areas given as a final result each time.

Resources to support learning at home:

Year 9

Topics covered:

Film Music
Advanced Pop Music
Dance Music
Musical Theatre

Each unit of work will centre on the topic, but also explore and develop the following musical skills and knowledge, in preparation for a GCSE option choice:

Treble and bass clef note naming and rhythm recognition and application.
Appropriate and imaginative use of instruments and sound sources.
Recognition, understanding and application of the musical elements.
Performing melodies and accompaniments at the keyboard, and use of the voice and other instruments.
Composing in the genre, and notating and critically evaluating work.
Listening to, and recognition of, musical devices and conventions from each unit.
The social and/or historical context of the unit.

Pupils will be assessed on the three core skills of performance, composing and listening & appraising skills during each of the three key assessment periods in Year 9, and an average of the three areas given as a final result each time.

Resources to support learning at home:

Key Stage 4

Music Implementation Year 10

Music Implementation Year 11

Music KS3-4 Curriculum Map St Anthony’s

Current exam board and specification: AQA GCSE

Year 10

Topics covered:

Listening and Appraising skills – familiar and unfamiliar music
Composition skills – composing to a brief, and free choice
Performance skills – solo and ensemble repertoire
Classical Set Work analysis: Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, movement three.
Pop Music Set Work analysis: Three pieces from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Note and rhythm identification and application
The elements of music
Historical periods of music
The purpose of audience and occasion

Throughout each topic, the three core musical key skills of performing, composing and listening & appraising will be developed in preparation for the three examination components of the GCSE. Each will be assessed during the three Key Assessment periods, and an average given of attainment in the three areas as a final result.

Pupils must be in receipt of private vocal/instrumental lessons either in or outside of the academy in order to fulfil requirements for the performance examination of this course.

Resources to support learning at home:

Pupils should be practicing their instrument/voice regularly at home in order to improve and make progress during Year 10. This is part of compulsory homework every week for all GCSE pupils. Your daughter will need an instrument or be able to sing to a high standard to successfully pass GCSE Music.
ABRSM Theory books (Grade 1-5) are good sources of topic-based help if your daughter struggles with a particular area.
bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/music is a valuable website to revise topics and carry out practice tests.
philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments is helpful to help with aural recognition of instruments.
Rhinegold and CGP offer study and revision guides (applicable to all exam boards) which can provide support.

Year 11

Topics covered:

Listening and Appraising skills – familiar and unfamiliar music
Performance skills – solo and ensemble repertoire
Classical Set Work analysis: Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, movement three.
Pop Music Set Work analysis: Three pieces from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Consolidation and revision of all topics and areas covered in Year 10 in preparation for the examinations.

Coursework carried out:

Composition 1: Free composition
Composition 2: Composition to a brief

Examinations carried out:

Solo and Group Performance examination
Listening & Appraising examination.

Pupils must be in receipt of private vocal/instrumental lessons either in or outside of the academy in order to fulfil requirements for the performance examination of this course.

Resources to support learning at home:

Pupils should be practicing their instrument/voice regularly at home in order to improve, make progress and successfully prepare a solo and ensemble performance programme during Year 11. This is part of compulsory homework every week for all GCSE pupils. Your daughter will need an instrument or be able to sing to a high standard to successfully pass GCSE Music.
ABRSM Theory books (Grade 1-5) are good sources of topic-based help if your daughter struggles with a particular area.
bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/music is a valuable website to revise topics and carry out practice tests.
philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments is helpful to help with aural recognition of instruments.
Rhinegold and CGP offer study and revision guides (applicable to all exam boards) which can provide support.

Key Stage 5

Music Implementation Year 12 & 13

Music KS5 Curriculum Map St Anthony’s

Year 12

Current exam board and specification: AQA A level (7271)

Topics covered:

Listening and Appraising skills – familiar and unfamiliar music
Composition skills – Four part harmony and Bach Chorales
Composition skills – Free choice
The Baroque Concerto – Music of Purcell, Vivaldi and Bach
Musical Theatre – The music of Weill, Rodgers, Sondheim, Schönberg and Brown.
Performance skills – solo and ensemble repertoire

Coursework carried out:

Composition 2: Free composition

Mock Examinations carried out:

Performance: Solo performance

Listening & Appraising examination

These topics prepare the student for examination of the three core musical key skills of performing, composing and listening & appraising in the three coursework/examination components of the AS level. Each will be assessed during the Key Assessment periods, and an average given of attainment in the three areas as a final result.

Pupils must be in receipt of private vocal/instrumental lessons either in or outside of the academy in order to fulfil requirements for the performance examination of this course.

Resources to support learning at home:

Pupils should be practicing their instrument/voice regularly at home in order to improve, make progress and successfully prepare for the performance examination during Year 12. This is part of compulsory directed time every week for all AS pupils. Your daughter will need an instrument or be able to sing to a high standard to successfully pass AS Music.
ABRSM Theory books (Grade 1-5) are good sources of topic-based help if your daughter struggles with a particular area.
Rhinegold and CGP offer study and revision guides (applicable to all exam boards) which can provide support.

Year 13

Current exam board and specification: AQA A level (7271)

Topics covered:

Listening and Appraising skills
Composition skills – The Classical String Quartet and composing to a brief.
Romantic Piano music – Music of Grieg, Chopin and Brahms.
Music for Media – The Music of Zimmer, Giacchino, Newman, Herrmann and Uematsu.
Performance skills – solo repertoire

Coursework carried out:

Composition 1: To a brief.

Examinations carried out:

Performance: Solo performance
Listening & Appraising examination.

These topics prepare the student for examination of the three core musical key skills of performing, composing and listening & appraising in the three coursework/examination components of the A level. Each will be assessed during the Key Assessment periods, and an average given of attainment in the three areas as a final result.

Pupils must be in receipt of private vocal/instrumental lessons either in or outside of the academy in order to fulfil requirements for the performance examination of this course.

Resources to support learning at home:

Pupils should be practicing their instrument/voice regularly at home in order to improve, make progress and successfully prepare for the performance examination during Year 12. This is part of compulsory directed time every week for all A2 pupils. Your daughter will need an instrument or be able to sing to a high standard to successfully pass A level Music.
ABRSM Theory books (Grade 1-5) are good sources of topic-based help if your daughter struggles with a particular area.
Rhinegold and CGP offer study and revision guides (applicable to all exam boards) which can provide support.

IMPACT

We know from all those who internally, and externally, review the work of our school that our students are cheerful, creative, conscientious and confident. Employers regularly tell us that our students are professional and act with honesty and integrity. Our academy has been very successful with numerous external accreditations, for the community and the individuals within it, over many decades. Our staff and students very much feel part of our mercy community.

Our broad and balanced Music curriculum is impactful through the engagement and success of our students at all key stages, both in and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum ensures our students transition from each Key Stage with good and outstanding skills development and subject knowledge, which prepares them well for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

Teaching and learning in the department is excellent which is evidenced through our students knowing, understanding and remembering musical skills and knowledge to achieve subject fluency; all students complete their musical journey being able to perform confidently, compose creatively and listen discriminately to different styles and genres of music.

Staff in the Music department support disciplinary literacy and numeracy for all our students to help them succeed in their studies, and they aim to holistically develop the gifts and talents of each individual within a caring, compassionate, charitable and challenging Christian environment.

To supplement and enrich the Music curriculum, we offer a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme, with a huge proportion of our students receiving instrumental and vocal tuition. We have high rates of ABRSM/LCM/Trinity exam results. We provide opportunities to perform in whole school productions, sing in choirs, play in orchestras and to achieve Arts Awards. Our department is regularly in receipt of the ISM Bronze Award for uptake at GCSE, and we are a Music Mark school, confirming the value we place on Music in the curriculum.

We know that our students are reliable, responsible, resilient and radical individuals who are ready to use their talents positively wherever life may take them. Generations of students have chosen St. Anthony’s over the decades and centuries. We are extremely proud of our alumni, many of whom are regular contributors to our school community as it continues to grow and develop.

Everyone in our community is aware of what it means to be an Antonian: to pursue excellence, to build community, to show concern for those who may be disadvantaged and to particularly support the education of women and girls. We have definitely had an impact within this “city by the sea”, and well beyond it, since we were founded in 1904. We are confident that our distinctive ethos will continue to have a big impact as it is carried forward by future generations of Antonians.