KS3 Subject: Music

What topics will you study in KS3 Music?

Year 7:

• Elements of music
• Rudiments
• Soundtracks
• Instruments of the orchestra
• Music from the 1960s
• Theme and Variations

Year 8:

• Reggae Musicals
• Music for the Indian Subcontinent
• Guitar Music
• Stories and cartoons
• Composing using a motif

Year 9:

• Rhythms of the world
• Electronic music
• Song writing
• Hip Hop
• Blues
• Choral Music

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

There is no specific reading lists for this subject. Any wider reading 'around' the subject will be useful for students.

How will you be assessed during the course?

At KS3, students are assessed three times per year during the DPR assessment periods where they will sit assessment papers related to the topics outlined.

How can you help your child excel in this subject?

Attend concerts and further listening repertoire to all styles of music. As we are a singing school, please encourage your child to sing as much as possible and to practice the class songs for assembly performances.

Where appropriate, please support your child's instrumental practice by talking to them about what they are working on and ensuring that they have an acheivable routine around practice