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Music

Intent

All music students are given the opportunity to experience creativity both inside and outside the classroom, whilst being enabled to develop a cultural understanding of the world around them.
We do this through teaching which challenges our students to understand different styles and genres and we require them to explore and demonstrate this understanding creatively. They achieve this through collaborative performance and composition and through evaluation of their work.
We ensure that learning goes beyond what is taught in lessons, for whilst we want students to achieve the best examination results, we believe our curriculum goes beyond what is examinable. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom including instrumental lessons and a diverse array of ensembles which offer opportunities to all, allowing students to collaborate with others to improve their performance skills and passion for the subject. We expose our students to live music and all students involved in music at Barnwell have regular performance opportunities.

Learning Journey

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Curriculum Map

In years 7, 8 and 9 students explore the music curriculum and look at the elements of music in a practical manner. They look at different cultures, historical events and technologies exploring the impact they have had on music globally throughout history. Students are given the opportunity to compose, perform and evaluate different musical genres and styles.

KS3 Subject:	Y7 Content	Y7 Key Assessment	Y8 Content	Y8 Key Assessment
Topic 1	Elements of Music/ Music For Film and TV	Performance assessment focused on the fundamentals of music and how visual and sound link.	Freestyle Music	Performance and composition assessment focused on the history of modern rap and hip-hop music
Topic 2	World Music	Performance/ Composition assessment focused on different musical cultures combined	Impressionism and Minimalism	Composition and performance assessment focused on Conventions, Style & Genre and how Music and Art interrelate historically
Topic 3	DJ Techniques	Practical exam based on composition and performance using DJ techniques	The Blues	Composition and performance assessment focused on Conventions, Style & Genre of Blues Music
Topic 4	Vocal Mashup and Ukulele Performance	Performance/ Composition assessment focused on using voice and instruments	Seven Nation Army	Performance/ Composition assessment focused on using voice and instruments

Year 9

	Y9 Content	Y9 Key Assessment
Topic 1	What Makes A Good Song	Composition assessment based on the conventions of Pop Music
Topic 2	Post Modernism	Performance assessment focused on Conventions, Style & Genre
Topic 3	African Drumming	Performance and peer assessment focused on Analysis and Evaluation of cultural techniques
Topic 4	DJ Techniques	Practical exam based on composition and performance using DJ techniques
Topic 5	Listening Skills	Written assessment focused on Exam technique
Topic 6	Independent Study	Students use research and composition skills to follow parameters, researching a topic of interest for them.

At GCSE students are introduced to the theoretical element of music and use the skills they have developed throughout key stage 3. GCSE students all learn to play an instrument with a dedicated instrumental lesson each week. Students complete practical based coursework focussing on performance and composition as well as a written exam focussed on the appraisal set works alongside demonstrating their musical listening skills.
At Key stage 5 students study the Edexcel BTEC in Music Technology, this sees them develop skills in producing and recording music. Students are given the opportunities to run whole school events in addition to creating and recording music, many of our students continue their music studies in further education.

KS4 Course:	Y10 Content	Y10 Key Assessment	Y11 Content	Y11 Key Assessment
Autumn 1	Introduction to GCSE Instrumental Music 1700–1820 set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Revision of Year One areas of study World Music Fusions set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.
Autumn 2	Instrumental Music 1700–1820 wider listening Vocal Music set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	World Music Fusions wider listening Composing to a brief Performing	Summative Unit Test: Formal Mock Exam Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.
Spring 1	Vocal Music set works Vocal Music wider listening Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Composing to a brief Performing (Ensemble and Solo Recording)	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Ensemble and Solo Performance Assessment
Spring 2	Music for Stage and Screen set works Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Revision of all set works Complete composition to a brief	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition Work Completed.
Summer 1	Music for Stage and Screen set works Music for Stage and Screen wider listening Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Practicing listening skills Practise wider listening	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions
Summer 2	Music for Stage and Screen wider listening Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Formal Mock Exam Composition Recording	Final appraisal exam takes place

Year 12 & 13

Year 12 and 13				Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology
Unit No & Title	Assignment No & Title	Learning Objective	Assessment Criteria	Assessment Date
Unit 3: Music and Sound For Media	Assignment 1: Creative Media Soundtrack Article	A: Understand the use of music and sound in media products	3/A.D1 3/A.M1 3/A.P1 3/A.P2	Spring Term 1
Unit 3: Music and Sound For Media	Assignment 2: Portfolio	B: Develop sound for use in media products C: Develop music for media products	3/B.D2 3/C.D3 3/B.M2 3/C.M3 3/B.P3 3/B.P4 3/C.P5 3/C.P6	Spring Term 1
Unit 8: Creative Synthesis and Sampling	Assignment 1: Job Interview	A: Understand the functions of synthesisers and samplers	8/A.D1 8/A.M1 8/A.P1	Summer Term 1
Unit 8: Creative Synthesis and Sampling	Assignment 2: Job Promotion	B: Explore the use of synthesisers and samplers to create, capture and manipulate sounds C: Carry out the production of music using synthesisers and samplers	8/B.D2 8/B.M2 8/B.P2 8/C.D3 8/C.M3 8/C.P3	Summer Term 1
Unit 10 - Remixing and Reworking	Assignment 1: Subject Choice and Proposal	A: Understand a variety of remixing techniques	10/A.P1 10/A.M1 10/A.D1	Summer Term 2
Unit 10 - Remixing and Reworking	Assignment 2: Mixing and Remixing MIDI	B: Explore, by developing and reviewing, remixing styles and production techniques C: Carry out a remix using audio and MIDI sequencing techniques	10/B.P2 10/B.M2 10/B.D2 10/C.P3 10/C.M3 10/C.D3	Summer Term 2
Unit 18: Working and Developing as a Production Team	Assignment 1: From start to finish – Planning and creating an album	A: Understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in the music production process	18/A.D1 18/A.M1 18/A.M2 18/A.P1 18/A.P2	Spring Term 2
Unit 18: Working and Developing as a Production Team	Assignment 2: ‘From start to finish – Creating and reviewing the production of an album.’	B: Undertake a music production project C: Review the music production project	18/B.D2 18/B.M3 18/B.P3 18/C.D3 18/C.M4 18/C.P4 18/C.P5	Spring Term 2

Further information from E.Brown@barnwell.herts.sch.uk