Music
General Information
During music lessons ALL students develop their skills in performing, composing and listening / appraising.
The Key Stage Three course is enjoyable, stimulating, challenging and progressive.
Students will perform many pieces of music individually and in groups and they will also compose their own music.
When composing music students will also use ICT facilities and the software Sibelius.
All students will use full sized Yamaha keyboards and will also sing.
They will listen to many different types of music from different centuries and parts of the world and learn how to describe the particular elements of music.
Year 8 music
In music this year you will have TWO lessons over a fortnight, each lasting one hour.
For practical lessons on the keyboards you are encouraged to bring pair of small headphones.
You will develop your performing and composing skills and your knowledge and understanding of music by studying four units of work:-
* Hip Hop
* Arranging and Families
* Popular Song (Major & Minor)
* African Drumming
The units run simultaneously with...
* Vocal Work
* Instrumental recognition
* ICT Research
* Keywords for each unit
* Linked Homework tasks
* "Listen In" course (Yr8)
* Milestone assessments (NC Levels)
You also have the opportunity to learn musical instruments such as the flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar which are taught by visiting music teachers from the Durham County Music Service. Vocal lessons are also offered. Students have weekly lessons and often ake Associated Board and Trinity Board music examinations.
For those students who play the pianoforte we have a stunning Yamaha grand piano for rehearsal and performance.
As a Yamaha Music School all students (and adults) also have the opportunity to learn the electric guitar after school hours. The facilities are second to none and students are encouraged to use them before and after lessons.
You will be able to take part in large scale concerts and musical events. Why not join one of the lunchtime or after school groups!!!
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