Music
Aims and Rationale
Rationale
Like the other subjects in the Faculty of Arts, the Music curriculum has been mapped into three areas:
Constructive (Heart)
Technical (Hands)
Expressive (Head)
Aims
The John Wallis Church of England History curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world
know and understand significant aspects of the history of the wider world: the nature of ancient civilisations; the expansion and dissolution of empires; characteristic features of past non-European societies; achievements and follies of mankind
gain and deploy a historically grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘empire’, ‘civilisation’, ‘parliament’ and ‘peasantry’
understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, frame historically valid questions and create their own structured accounts, including written narratives and analyses
understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed
gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts: understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales
Progression in Music
Middle & Upper School Progression Map
Rationale
Readiness for Upper School
The following knowledge/concepts are non-negotiables for end of Year 8 for all pupils:
To understand and be able to identify musical elements:
Pitch – including Diatonic Scales
Harmony – including Chord Progression
Dynamics and Articulation
Tempo, Rhythm and Meter
Common musical instruments and their playing techniques
Texture
Structure
To be able to read, follow and interpret notation
To be able to apply musical knowledge when listening to music
To be able to perform with accuracy as an individual and in ensembles
To be able to compose with control of harmony and structure
To be able to use technology to create and refine compositions
Intervention and Catch-Up
Any pupils not yet working able to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge/concepts listed above will receive the following support in Year 9, 10 and 11:
Students will receive constructive feedback to help achieve their targets
Progress will be constantly monitored and tracked
Clarify objectives and give direct instructions
Scaffolded learning
Access to high quality on-line resources
Demonstration / modelling good practice (exemplar work and videos)
Extra-curricular provision after school and within holidays
Curricular-Related Pupil Experiences
Lower School
“Art Leaders” Workshops
After School Clubs
Middle School
Christmas Carol Service – Group and Solo Performances
Annual “Spring Showcase” – Group Performance
Music Scholarship Programme
One-to-One Instrument and Singing Tuition
Specialist After School Clubs
Kent Music Workshops
Upper School
Christmas Carol Service – Group and Solo Performances
Annual “Spring Showcase” – Group and Solo Performances
Performances at Academy Events (e.g. Parents Evenings)
Guest speakers and webinars from Performers
One-to-One Instrument and Singing Tuition
Music Scholarship Programme
Kent Music Workshops