S1 and S2 Music Curriculum
S1 and S2 classes are arranged in practical-sized sets of no more than twenty pupils. Each class attends one period of Music per week and two periods a week for two terms, alternating with Art.
Pupils participate in three elements of study: Performing, Inventing, and Listening.
S1
Progressive courses in keyboard, drum-kit, and guitar.
Opportunities to perform in group work.
S2
Progressive courses in keyboard, drum-kit, guitar, and bass guitar.
Opportunities to perform in group work.
S1
Pupils are encouraged to compose simple, short melodies.
S2
Composition focuses on Scottish music, Ragtime, and 12-bar blues.
S1
Scottish music
Music from other countries
Jazz
Blues
Ragtime
Operas
Ballets
Musicals
S2
Scottish music
Music from other countries
Jazz
Blues
Ragtime
Operas
Ballets
Musicals