Music

Music Curriculum Intent

In Music, our intent is built on our belief that music learning works best when all pupils are making music within the classroom. The curriculum respects all pupils, no matter what their ability or experience, they are treated as musicians, and are supported to learn and develop inclusively at their own level. A singing strategy is at the heart of the department and vocal work plays a significant role in pupil development. Singing is one of the most positive forms of human activity, supporting physical, mental, emotional and social health, as well as individual development in the same areas. Successful singing is important because it builds self-confidence, promotes self-esteem, always engages emotion, promotes social inclusion, supports social skill development, and enables pupils of different ages and abilities to come together successfully to create something special in the arts.  Instrumental work is always sequenced throughout the curriculum in the form of strings and percussion. The relevance of repertoire is chosen with pupils in mind, yet it also broadens pupils’ musical horizons whilst making learning engaging. Pupils perform, compose and listen to music through a varied medium of voices, instruments and use of technology, whilst exploring the Elements of Music. Musical activities, contribute positively to the development of pupils’ vocabulary, numeracy and literacy skills. All pupils are given the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their work at different levels – in class, in school and in public. Musical experiences are of high quality with clear progression routes to the next key stage or extracurricular activity. All pupils experience a ‘live music’ performance within their time at KS3. Extension opportunities for enthusiastic pupils who want more music are available in the form of weekly instrumental/vocal tuition and ensemble activities are open to all. The music department has links to the music industry, which enhance opportunities with professional musicians, such as freelance musicians, further education establishments, local theatres and the South Tyneside & Gateshead Music Hub. Social and creative skills are nurtured within the classroom and also via extracurricular activities. Above all, we understand the importance of music in enhancing everyone’s lives and we aim for every one of our pupils to leave this school with a life-long love of music.  

At KS4, pupils follow the Eduqas GCSE Music specification: WJEC Eduqas GCSE in MUSIC

KS3 SINGING STRATEGY

SEND And Stretch & Challenge Statement

MUSIC PROGRESSION STRATEGY NATIONAL PLAN FOR MUSIC 2022

Music KS3 Learning Journey

KS4 Music Learning Journey

Sound engineering 

DJing 

Choreography 

Music publishing 

Backing singer 

Classical music 

Arts administrator 

TV and radio production 

Radio presenter 

Music journalism 

Music therapy 

Composing 

Events management 

Festival organising 

Stage managing