SubjectsMusic

Musical education plays a central role in shaping our sense of personal, social, and cultural identity and, as such, enables students to learn to express themselves and gain the confidence needed to succeed in their education. In addition, learning music develops a wide variety of transferable skills and attributes including independence, confidence, perseverance, and creativity.

Our curriculum enables our students to be able to:

• perform, listen to, review and evaluate music

• learn to sing and use their voice

• create and compose music

• have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and use a range of technology

• understand how music is created, produced and communicated 

The objectives of our curriculum are met through the three core skills of Performing, Composing, and Listening and Appraising Music. All Cycles of Work aim to include these three core skills and include activities which enable students to work on their own, in pairs and small ensembles.

Alongside our classroom teaching, Music forms an important part of Academy life. Students have an enriched curriculum through a vibrant collection of musical ensembles, in conjunction with our Performing Arts Faculty, which we believe offer opportunities to a wide range of students, allowing them to collaborate with other musicians and thus develop their performance skills, understanding and love of the subject. 

We endeavour to expose our students to live music including visits to the theatre and concerts. All students involved in music are given regular opportunities to perform in front of others, both as individuals and with various groups. 

At Key Stage 5, we offer BTEC Level 3 Music Performance which will extend and develop your ability to communicate through the medium of music. It will do this by developing your musical skills and knowledge, to help you become a more confident and accomplished performer of music with a broad range of knowledge of the Music Industry. Whilst studying Music, you will be encouraged to work creatively and will have the opportunity to both learn about and apply music technology for both composition work and performances. Music can lead to specific careers in broadcasting, sound engineering, composing, production and arts administration. It also develops professionalism, communication skills, problem-solving ability and creativity, which are necessary in many careers. The course is highly practical with opportunities to learn from external professionals within the industry.