Course overview - Term 5 - Conventions of pop - the influence
This term learners will explore and develop their understanding of ‘Conventions of Pop’ They will use a range of approaches and techniques to explore what music led up to the 1950s, they key artists, genres and styles that this included. Learners will further develop their musical analysis skills by dissecting music from this era.
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:
Blues
Jazz
Country
Awareness
Ensemble skills
Instrumental techniques
Music technology
Musical elements
Performance skills
Course overview - Term 6 - Further performance skills
This term learners will be developing their performance 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