Music

Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity, it is a subject which is held in high regard by universities all over the world.

Research suggests that a high-quality music education helps strengthen learning in all areas of the curriculum, as well as improving self-confidence, cognitive function and focus. Music has the potential to make a significant contribution to children’s development.

Year 7 Music builds on previous knowledge and skills through performing, composing and listening activities.

COURSE CONTENT RHYTHM, MELODY & ACCOMPANIMENT

Unit 1 - Rhythm, Pulse, Beat

● Rhythm terminology ● Reading rhythm notation ● Samba/Stomp! ● Writing and performing from 4 part rhythm scores ● Perform and record for assessment ● Introduction to Flat.io - notation software ● Notate own scores

Unit 2 - Pitch & Melody Writing

● Pitch notation ● How to write the perfect melody ● Using tuned percussion ● Using keyboards ● Perform and record “Baby Bossa” - for assessment ● Flat.io - notation software ● Notate own melodies

Unit 3 - Exploring the Pentatonic Scale

● Pentatonic listening ● Improvising clear phrases ● Ostinato accompaniments ● ABA Ternary Structure ● Pentatonic group composition - record for assessment ● Group performance of “Arriba” ● Use Flat.io to compose a piece using the pentatonic scale

MUSIC

Unit 4 - Major & Minor

● Major/Minor tonality ● Scales, Chords and Triads ● Melody - Qu. & Ans. Phrases ● Ostinato accompaniment ● ABA/Ternary Structure ● Ukulele maj/min chords ● Group performance - Russian March ● Record for assessment

Unit 5 - Modes

● History of modes & scales ● Modes in folk music and film music ● Dorian & Aeolian Modes ● Arabic melody and drone composition task ● Improvising a melody ● “Kije’s March’ - perform and record for assessment

pSKILLS DEVELOPED

● Play and perform confidently in a range of solo and ensemble contexts using their voice, playing instruments musically, fluently and with accuracy and expression. ● Improvise and compose; extending and developing musical ideas by drawing on a range of musical structures styles, genres and traditions. ● Use staff and other relevant notations appropriately and accurately in a range of musical styles, genres and traditions. Identify and use the interrelated dimensions of music expressively and with increasing sophistication, including use of tonalities, different types of scales and other musical devices. Listen to a wide range of music from great composers and musicians. ● Develop a deepening understanding of the music that they perform and to which they listen and it’s history.

ASSESSMENTS

Music is assessed through both group individual performance. At the end of each unit the students perform and record their compositions and together they listen and appraise their work. There will be a listening exam for Music at the end of the year.