Music is a relatively new subject to the school; this is the third year Music has been on the curriculum and due to its success, music provision at Alvaston Moor has expanded every year. Music has been a subject offered to Key Stage 3 only for the past 2 years. This academic year, we will introduce GCSE Music (Eduqas) as an option in 2021 for the current Year 9 students.
How often do students have Music in Key Stage 3?
Students now have music 1 hour per week for the entire year, which means that students will study one topic per half term, therefore equalling six projects a year. Throughout KS3, students will study a diverse range of classical, world and modern music in order to develop the three competencies: appraising, performing and composing.
What do students study in Music lessons?
Students will learn about the Western Classical tradition, world music and modern music to give them a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum that is engaging and provides students with an understanding of other cultures. It is important that students can appreciate all music and give an unbiased critique of music with an open mind; regardless of their personal taste. Students will gain experience in appraising, performing and composing music on different instruments and via the use of music technology (sequencing – creating music on the computer). All topics studied and content covered has been carefully selected to prepare them for the GCSE course.
The curriculum plan for Music at KS3 is below. If you require any further details, please feel free to contact the school to speak with me.
How are students assessed in Music at KS3?
Each project is assessed by a performance or composition in the final lesson of the term. Appraisal skills (music theory) are interwoven into each lesson, however, topic 1 will be a theory test.
Curriculum Documentation
Teacher of Music
Mr O Agyemain-Badu