Music in the Arcadia Curriculum:

Music in the Arcadia Curriculum

Students will have an introduction to music theory and literacy. These skills will be built upon each year, and will be put into practice during Instrumental & Ensemble Skills.
Students will begin ‘Instrumental Skills’ in Year 7 and they will learn the basic skills needed to play the keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and drum kit, and will build on these skills throughout years 7 and 8.
Students will learn how to play as part of a band through our ‘Ensemble Skills’ unit.
Students will learn about composing techniques from how to compose a melody through to writing a full piece or song which will be recorded in year 9.
Students will learn about various instruments and styles of music throughout KS3 building a bank of concepts needed for GCSE Music.

Students will develop confidence to perform both in a solo and group setting.
Students will develop their own musicianship skills by learning pieces at minimum ABRSM Grade 4 level, and will learn to demonstrate technical control and musical coherence.
Students will learn to analyse music through listening and score reading.
Students will expand their composing skills and learn how to develop melodic ideas.
Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of music and its role in society.
Students will be prepared for further study in music or related fields.