Samba
Pupils will learn how to perform polyrhythms in a whole class ensemble using authentic samba instruments and compose their own samba tracks using music technology, as well as reviewing rhythmic notation. To be assessed through recorded whole class performances, as well as paired composition tasks using music technology and an end of term test.
Strike Another Chord
Focusing back on the ukulele, pupils will revise the technical skills required to play chords on a fretted instrument and apply this to the popular song ‘House of Gold’, culminating in small ensemble performances of the song. They will also revise and develop their knowledge of chords including sevenths with an arrangement task using music technology. To be assessed through recorded group performances, as well as paired arrangement tasks using music technology and an end of term test.
English Folk
Pupils will develop their solo keyboard skills whilst learning how to play ‘Greensleeves’ from the medieval period, identifying key features such as the key signature, harmonic minor scale and 6/8 compound time. To be assessed through recorded individual keyboard performances, as well as paired composition tasks using music technology and a written review of learning.
12-Bar Blues
Using the famous chord sequence, pupils will develop their own musical ideas around the classic 12-bar blues chord structure using the blues scale, walking bass line and swing rhythms. To be assessed through recorded group performances, as well as paired composition tasks using music technology and a written review of learning.
Video Games!
Pupils will learn to perform famous video game themes and how to compose their own ground themes, as well as create their own sound design for a video game clip using music technology. To be assessed through recorded individual or paired performances, as well as paired compositions using music technology and an and of year test.
Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
After covering a wide range of genres, pupils will produce their own EDM tracks using music technology, as well as performing famous EDM pieces using keyboards and learning about the use of different types of seventh chords in the genre. To be assessed through recorded individual or paired performances, as well as paired composition tasks using music technology and a written review of learning.