Year 8 Music Topics Reggae Going solo (gospel v the concer) Film music Tango Jazz improvisation Blues Rock n Roll Reggae Learn about reggae music and the culture that it comes from Explore the different types of sound that make up the texture of the music Apply their understanding of reggae music their own compositions Gain experience of performing music with others Reperire Reggae and related Jamaican and Caribbean styles Participate in a group arrangement tasks using a variety of notations Arrange pitches and rhythm patterns show an understanding of texture, pitch,duration and harmony. Going solo (focus is gospel) Learn that solo opportunities are a common feature of different musical styles, genres and traditions Explore how the role of the soloist has developed through different musical forms and structures Develop musical dialogues between soloist and accompaniment in your own work Learn use appropriate terminology when describing musical
features Reperire Classical, rock, jazz, gospel, African music which feature a solo accompaniment. Explore the use of musical devices Perform independent parts from notation and memory and show awareness of their own contribution Analyse and compare the musical features of a variety of solo extracts Use success criteria judge the quality of a piece help evaluate and improve their own work more effectively. Tango Learn about the context and development of Tango dance music Learn recognize the dramatic features of Tango music Understand the metre and phrasing of Tango through dance Recognise and perform in minor keys using minor chords Begin apply chromaticism and decoration their melodies for effect. Reperire Tango Argentine, Moulin Rouge, Shall We Dance, Gotan Project Improvise stylistic question and answer melodies within given structures Analyse the rhythmic construction of a tango piece Create an accompaniment for your own tango piece using ICT Film Music
Learn how music can enhance the visual imagery and dramatic impact of film Learn how composers combine the elements of music in order create effective film music Learn how composers use different techniques create music that reflects the emotional and narrative message of a film Explore how film has developed during the C20 Reperire Film music from popular films of recent years Identify and explore the expressive intentions of a variety of film music extracts Music for a film extract using techniques learned Refine and improve their work Use relevant notations express their intentions Jazz improvisation Learn recognize a range of different jazz styles Learn improvise rhythmic and melodic phrases in a jazz style Learn identify some common features of jazz music Learn recognize the roles of different performers and instruments in jazz ensembles Reperire Different jazz styles including swing, scat and modal jazz Improvise melodies within given structures Analyse and compare the musical features of a variety of jazz music Create and perform call and response sequences keeping a modal framework
Blues Rock n roll Learn about the 12 bar blues progression and it s use in two styles of music Compare these contrasting styles and their context and audience Learn provide a structure and stylistic accompaniment for their improvisations with an awareness of structural changes in later Rock roll Learn relate the roles of different performers and instruments in Blues and Rock n roll Reperire Hairspray, Grease, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Robert Johnson, Howlin Wolf Comparing basic features of 2 different styles of music Recognising similarities and changes in the structure of 2 contrasting styles Performing the 12 bar blues chords with an awareness of style Creating an ensemble performance of a chosen piece Year 7 Year 8 o Year 8 Curriculum Art Design Technology Drama English Geography Hisry Computing and IT Latin Maths Modern Languages (French/German/Spanish) Music Philosophy and Religious Education
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