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