Music
TRANSITION | FOUNDATION
Music surrounds us in everyday life, and it is essential that we provide students with a toolkit for understanding and experiencing music on a deeper level. Active music making enriches students' lives and fosters a love of the subject, building imagination and intellectual curiosity. Research indicates that studying music also benefits students’ studies in all other subjects including developing language and reasoning, mastery of memorisation, increased coordination, emotional development, pattern recognition, self-discipline, special awareness, teamwork and self-confidence.
Key Stage 3 Progress Descriptors
GCSE Revision Guides
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Curriculum
Music Development Plan
Enrichment
Programme lunchtime and after school rehearsals/clubs which generally includes
- Kingsbury Ensemble (mixed instrument and ability)
- Keyboard practice club
- Musical (every two years)
- Practice sessions allow students to practice independently and in student led bands
Concert programme includes
- Winter Concert
- Summer Concert
- Friends and Family Concerts (3/4 per year)
- Performances whole school events including Year 8 Graduation, Evenings of Celebration
All KS3 students are invited to take part in the Winter and Summer concerts.
Instrumental lessons are available for students to opt into on a wide range of instruments.
The department actively works with Brent Music Service and other partners and as a result have been and continues to be involved in outstanding projects. These have included:
- Brent Makes Music (at Wembley Arena)
- Music for Youth Regional Festival
- Travelling with Thomas (Laurel Swift)
- ‘Finish This..’ with the English National Opera