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The
Importance of Music "Music
is a unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think
and act. Music forms part of an individual's identity and positive
interaction with music can develop pupils' competence as learners and
increase their self-esteem. Music brings together intellect and feeling and
enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. As an
integral part of culture, past and present, music helps pupils understand
themselves, relate to others and develop their cultural understanding,
forging important links between home, school and the wider world. Music
education encourages active involvement in different forms of music-making,
both individual and communal, helping to develop a sense of group identity
and togetherness. Music can influence pupils' development in and out of
school by fostering personal development and maturity, creating a sense of
achievement and self-worth, and increasing pupils' ability to work with
others in a group context. Music learning develops pupils' critical skills: their
ability to listen, to appreciate a wide variety of music, and to make
judgements about musical quality. It also increases self-discipline,
creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfilment." (Extract from NC
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Key
Stage 3 Music teaching in key stage 3: All students at KS3 are given the
opportunity to learn to read both standard musical notation and graphical
score. All music lessons are practical and involve using a full range of
classroom instruments from the beginning of Year 7. There is also a large
element of singing involved throughout the key stage with pupils being
encouraged to perform solos and learn both simple and more complex harmony
parts. During the key stage pupils will participate in both solo and ensemble
performances developing their teamwork, leadership and confidence skills in
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Key
Stage 4 Music at Key Stage 4 is divided into three areas, composing,
performing and historical study. In the area of composing, all students are
required to compose two pieces of music over the course of the key stage. The
style of these pieces is set by the exam board at the beginning or the course
but students can write for any instrument of their choosing. Students are also
required to complete a detailed historical study of the history of music with
key areas being: the periods of music 1600-Present Day, music for film, music
for special events, the popular song, and music for dance. This is done
through class listening and discussion sessions. Pupils taking music at GCSE
level are also required to study an instrument to a higher standard. Lessons
are provided for the students and are delivered by a range of peripatetic
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Extra To support learning and
enrichment at both key stages, the music department arranges a number of
trips, visits and workshops to inspire and motivate the students. In recent
years these have included visits to In future months we will have a
return visit from Stomp plus a Japanese Drumming Workshop. The music department also runs
a successful series of concerts and recitals given by our students throughout
the course of the year. These take place not only in school but other venues
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