Music
| Music | ||||||
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Year 07 | What is Music? | Keyboard Skills | Musical Structures | Instruments of the Orchestra | Fanfares | Folk Music |
| Year 08 | West African Drumming | Jazz Blues & Rock n Roll | Variations | All about the Bass | Hooks & Riffs | Reggae |
| Year 09 | Variations | What makes a good song? | English National Opera Project: Finish This | Samba | Video Game Music | Dance Music |
| Year 10 | Vocal Music - Killer Queen | Vocal Music - Music for a while | Fusions - Release | Fusions - Samba em Preludio | Music of Stage and Screen - Star Wars | Revision |
| Year 11 | Listening and Appraising Music for stage and screen. Complete Free Composition | Listening and Appraising Instrumental Music - Concerto Planning Composition to brief | Listening and Appraising Instrumental Music - Piano Sonata - Developing Composition | Listening and Appraising Revision - Completion of composition to brief | Listening and Appraising Revision and Practice - Compositions submitted | |
| “The sheer joy of music making can feed the soul of a school community, enriching each student while strengthening the shared bonds of support and trust which make a great school”. (2021 Model Music Curriculum). At Harris Church of England Academy, we believe that music is a vital part of our students’ learning and personal development. At KS3, students develop their practical musical skills through active involvement in listening, performing and composing in different musical styles. Through these activities, students also gain knowledge of music theory and of the historical and cultural context of the music they study. Throughout their musical studies, students learn music theory and develop their skills in keyboard performance and singing. They also have opportunities to perform in percussion ensembles and compose using GarageBand. This work is continued in KS4 where students develop their musical knowledge, understanding and skills and find their own individual musical “voice”. Outside the classroom, students are encouraged to take part in music and develop their individual interests and skills. There are several music groups that students can join; and students are able to book practice rooms for individual and group work. During the year, there are many performance opportunities, including school concerts, assemblies and the Carol Service. We offer instrumental lessons provided by Warwickshire Music Hub. | ||||||
OVERVIEW
Here at Harris Church of England Academy, we believe that fulfilling students with the love and joy of Music are vital to their learning and personal development. Students are able to exercise discipline and patience through the practice required to learn an instrument. This helps to build their confidence, as a musician flourishes through constant encouragement to perform in front of members of their class. It is always a joy to see students’ confidence and skill grow through the positive culture and support that is nurtured in the classroom.
Our curriculum uses guidance from the National Curriculum for Music to educate all students about different styles of music. This incorporates the need for both practical and non-practical knowledge and skill development through the three disciplines of music: performance, composition, and listening and appraising.
EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC
Outside of the classroom, students are able to take part in the Harris Musical Theatre Group where students have the opportunity to put on performances both inside and outside of Harris Academy. Through Music at Harris, students also have the opportunity to take part in a community Musical Theatre Production which allows them to experience a highly professional level of performance and technical theatre elements. We are also able to offer instrumental lessons provided by Warwickshire Music Hub within the school day. Learning an instrument can promote great discipline and patience which supports the development of life skills and can open countless opportunities for future aspirations.
THE HARRIS VALUES AND MUSIC
Music at Harris promotes respect within the classroom for both students who are sharing work and the other musical cultures they learn about. Students will learn to show an appreciation for the traditions and customs of other cultures both musically and otherwise.
Students are a vital part of worship within Harris. Our school Worship Band is made up of both students and teachers who rehearse and work together to provide the music for whole school assemblies. This is not only a great performance opportunity for students but also a chance to demonstrate great responsibility towards our whole school worship.
In the classroom, students are encouraged to be ambitious in their own musical ability whilst also supporting their peers, especially with practical work. Music teaches students to work harmoniously together creating a safe environment in which to experiment, and to express themselves and promote a healthy attitude to learning where individual and group performance is both welcomed and celebrated.