Music Overview

Head of Subject: Mrs H. Blythe

Music is a unique form of communication that can change the way students feel, think and act. Music forms part of an individual’s identity and positive interaction with music can develop students’ competence and increase their self-esteem. Not everyone who studies music is thinking about a full career in this area. This is a subject that students enjoy, supports well-being and develops lifelong interests and transferable skills.

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

Confucius

Music Year 7, 8 & 9 Module Overview

Year 7 Music Overview
Listening, Performing and Composing are regular activities in the Bewdley Musical Curriculum for Year 7 musicians.
Students will have to opportunity to develop skills on a range of classroom instruments including: keyboard, ukulele, guitar, bass, drums and tuned percussion. In addition to this, students will actively be encouraged to bring their own instruments and develop confidence in using their voices.
A wide range of contrasting topics is taught over the year, ranging from traditional keyboard pieces to developing musical technology skills.
Year 8 Music Overview
Listening, Performing and Composing remain regular activities in the Bewdley Musical Curriculum for Year 8 musicians.
Students will have to opportunity to develop skills on a range of classroom instruments including: keyboard, ukulele, guitar, bass, drums and tuned percussion. In addition to this, students will actively be encouraged to bring their own instruments and develop confidence in using their voices.
A wide range of contrasting topics is taught over the year ranging from traditional keyboard pieces to developing musical technology skills.
Year 9 Music Overview
Currently being updated

Music Year 10 & 11 Module Overview

Year 10 & 11 Music Overview
Eduqas GCSE Music
Coursework: 60%
Listening Exam: 40%
Coursework requirements:
Performing:
Two performances minimum.
At least 1 minute of ensemble work.
4 minutes’ minimum in total.
Failure to meet the time requirement will result in a score of 0.
Grade 3 is “standard” level.
Music performed above this (accurately) will be awarded higher a level of difficulty mark (up to 3).
Music performed below this difficulty, may have marks deducted (up to 4).
Students will explore four Areas of Study:
AOS1: Form and Devices
AOS2: Music for Ensemble
AOS3: Music for Film
AOS4: Popular Music
Composing:
Two compositions
1: Set to Eduqas brief (released September in the year of examination).
2: Free composition brief.
Compositions should total a minimum of 3 minutes. Failure to meet the time requirement will result in a score of 0.
GCSE Music Students will be introduced to – and study – two contrasting set works.
They will be encouraged to take part in a range of
performing opportunities including:
Rush Hour Recitals, School Concerts, Hop Fest and St. George’s Hall.
Students will develop knowledge of key terms and understanding, extend their theoretical and analysis skills.
Students will begin the compositional process, producing short structured pieces in response to set briefs.

Music Year 12 & 13 Module Overview

Year 12 & 13 Music Technology Overview
Music Technology course can be varied to suit you. We are very experienced in teaching Edexcel A-level, but we have recently been given accreditation to teach RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, which is worth 1.5 A-levels.
Currently we are teaching Edexcel A-Level Music Technology, and the course is outlined below.