KS3 Music

KS3 Overview

Here at TGGS, we believe that music plays a vital role in child’s development of self-confidence and personal expression. Therefore, it is the aim of the department that musical activities are, without exception, accessible to all students. At KS3, students have weekly lessons, allowing for consistent development of the practical skills explored. The curriculum spans over a wide range of music styles, composers and mediums, allowing for complete creativity and a broad musical understanding.

Building on KS2 and preparing for KS4…

Provides access to performing, composing and listening tasks around a wide range of musical styles, underpinned by essential theoretical understanding to access learning at KS4. Students come into KS3 from a varying level of musical experience.

KS3 Assessment

Formative assessment happens when students are carrying out practical work. Misconceptions are quickly addressed through teacher/lead learning support. Start/mid/end point reflection in booklets allow students to see their own progress and determine areas for improvement. Mini whiteboards are used for encouraging whole class participation and responses to low-stakes questioning. Do now tasks used to recap material covered in previous learning.

KS3 Content

Y7 Content Autumn	Find Your Voice - exploring vocal music, Keyboard Skills.
Y7 Content Spring	Instruments of the Orchestra - including developing keyboard skills, Ukulele skills.
Y7 Content Summer	Folk Music, Ensemble Skills 1 – creating and performing music as a group.
Y8 Content Autumn	The Blues – including developing keyboard skills, Ensemble Skills 2 – developing collaborative music-making skills.
Y8 Content Spring	Hooks & Riffs – software project using Logic Pro X.
Y8 Content Summer	Theme & Variations – exploring the compositional device of varying and developing musical themes, Class Concert – developing performance skills.
Y9 Content Autumn	Reggae, Popular Song Writing.
Y9 Content Spring	Music for Dance – software project composing with Logic Pro X.
Y9 Content Summer	Musicals, Writing Parodies.