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Music is an inclusive subject which reaches out to all students. The academic nature of reading notation, understanding theory and musical analysis challenges all students across the key stages. Performance elements allow scope for expression, confidence building and social development. Composition gives students the opportunity to use their creativity in writing music and lyrics. Instrumental development equips students with a life-skill of being able to play a musical instrument. With this wide ranging latitude, Music can provide an enriching and inspiring learning experience for all
Making music involves more than the voice or fingers playing an instrument; a child learning about music has to tap into multiple skill sets, often simultaneously. For instance, people use their ears and eyes, as well as large and small muscles. Music is a language, music is an academic subject, Music is an art form. It’s a subject which covers a multitude of different aspects and offers countless opportunities.
Music is an inclusive subject which reaches out to all students. The academic nature of reading notation, understanding theory and musical analysis challenges all students across the key stages. Performance elements allow scope for expression, confidence building and social development. Composition gives students the opportunity to use their creativity in writing music and lyrics. Instrumental development equips students with a life-skill of being able to play a musical instrument. With this wide ranging latitude, Music can provide an enriching and inspiring learning experience for all
RSL Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (1.5 A-Levels)
Required:
Competent Instrumental/Vocal ability
Desired:
Unit 363 (Session Musician) - 10% of final grade
Unit 366 (Music Production) - 15% of final grade
Unit 333 (Live Sound Engineering) - 15% of final grade
Unit 349 (Musical Careers) - 15% of final grade
Unit 366 (Musical Performance – Externally Assessed) - 30% of final grade
Unit 316 (Understanding Musical Styles) - 15% of final grade
Each unit involves a guest music industry professional to deliver a workshop or lecture. There are also numerous live performance and studio recording opportunities. A vocational ‘live sound’ visit to a live music venue, where students work alongside a professional sound engineer.
Playing competently under musical direction within various musical styles.
Performing music (solo or in ensemble) set to a brief. This will be externally marked.
Being able to analyse music theory aspects to an extensive and sophisticated level.
Year 12 |
Year 13 |
Session Styles (playing in different genres) |
Rehearsal Techniques |
Operating a Front of House Mixing Desk |
Instrumental Development (Primary Instrument) |
Digital Music Programming |
Sight Reading Music (Primary Instrument) |
Re-Mixing Music |
Rhythm Reading Development |
Music Production |
Modal Harmony |
Setting up a monitor mix |
Investigating Sub-Genres of Music |
Investigating careers in Music |
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Music
Key Stage 5 | Learning Journey - Music - Key Stage 5.pdf |