Music

INTENT
At Archers Brook we offer opportunities for everyone to explore their creativity through listening, creating and performing using instruments and music technology whilst experiencing a wide range of musical styles. The curriculum is sequential and a wide repertoire is carefully selected to engage students and build on prior experiences whilst raising awareness of different cultures. Students have the opportunity to take part in instrumental tuition with professional musicians, and join extra-curricular groups in and out of school.
IMPLEMENTATION
Music theory closely supports practical activity. Key words and notations are used to support effective musical learning. Students are encouraged to sing and play instruments to improve aural skills and confidence. Students create music through exposure to technology and use of ICT in Music. Audio and video recordings are used to appraise work.
IMPACT
Pupils make independent, informed and musical choices by using a rapidly widening repertoire to create original, imaginative, fluent and distinctive composing and performance work. The proportions of pupils from all groups continuing to follow curriculum music examination courses in Key Stages 4 are high.

Music Scheme Overview KS2/3

What we do in Key Stage 2/3

The work is practical and students are given a range of instruments to learn and play. They join together in small groups to form bands where they are encouraged to take leadership roles and ownership over their music making. They also work individually practising and refining their skills. Many students enjoy creating and manipulating music using the iPad, computer and our studio.

Year Group	Hat 1	Hat 2	Hat 3	Hat 4	Hat 5	Hat 6
KS2	The Elements of Music Basics	Keyboard Skills Basics	Guitar Skills 1	Percussion	The Orchestra	Flute Choir 1
Year 7	The Elements of Music 1	Keyboard Skills 1	Guitar Skills 2	DAW Project 1: Underwater Sounds	Flute Choir 2	Class Ensemble
Year 8	The Elements of Music 2	Keyboard Skills 2	Blues and Jazz	The Guitar Family	Film Music	DAW Project 2: Film Music
Year 9	The Elements of Music 3	Keyboard Skills 3	Modern Genres	DAW Project 3: Modern Genres	Performance opportunities	Looking to KS4

Music Scheme Overview KS4

What we do in Key Stage 4

At KS4 students can continue on their musical journey by taking Rock School qualifications (RSL Level 1 and 2 Music Practitioners). Pupils can choose one of two pathways; the Performance Pathway allows pupils to improve their rehearsal skills and put on live performances and the Technology Pathway allows pupils an insight into sound production and live recording techniques.

Year Group	HAT 1	HAT 2	HAT 3	HAT 4	HAT 5	HAT 6
10	Unit 101ta/201ta	Music Technology skills	Developing Music Tech skills	Developing Music Tech skills	Completing Unit 101ta/201ta	Preparation for Recording Music Unit 106ta/206ta
11	Unit 106ta/206ta	Preparation for Unit 103ta/203ta	Unit 103ta/203ta	Unit 103ta/203ta