Music Spring Term

Course overview - Term 3 - Compositional techniques

This term learners will explore and develop their understanding of compositional techniques. They will use a range of approaches and techniques before applying these to compose to a set brief.

Key Concept:

Relationships, Time, Influence and Evolution

Assessment Points:

  • A formative and summative practical performance throughout the term.

  • A formative and summative assessment of vocabulary and knowledge.

Guidance:

Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom.

Key Vocabulary:

Coherent piece

Compositional devices

Develop

Harmony

Instruments/voices/technology

Inverted

Melody

Musical ideas and devices

Retrograde

Rhythm

Structure

Course overview - Term 4 - Playing with others

This term learners will be developing their ensemble skills by performing a range of music with other performers. This will enhance musical awareness for learners and enable them to perform in a range of contexts and requirements.

Key Concept:

Relationships, Time, Influence and Evolution

Assessment Points:

  • A formative and summative practical performance throughout the term.

  • A formative and summative assessment of vocabulary and knowledge.

Guidance:

Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom.

Key Vocabulary:

Awareness

Ensemble skills

Instrumental techniques

Music technology

Musical elements

Performance skills

Practice techniques

Rehearsal techniques

Stage awareness

Stage presence

Timing