Curriculum 2017-18 Long Term Planning Document Subject: Music Year 7 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Topic / Unit The Elements of Music and development of singing African Drumming and Singing Baseline Test and previous musical experience History of tradition Using singing as a vehicle for learning- Posture, warming up, vocal Instrument recognition, roles, & playing techniques African Drums technique. Improvisation Subject Content Pitch, Rhythm, Dynamics Cultural significance Tempo, Timbre, Texture Correct use of the voice Structure Case Study: Ladysmith Black Mambazo OR Yiri Listening Small group performance Learning Focus/ Develop Music vocabulary Develop knowledge of African music and its history, confidence when improvising, Assessment Have a basic understanding of how music is put together ability to compose in a group to a brief and in the given style Objectives Analyse it using simple observations and subject specific language Composing each pupil (or pair) produces a composition demonstrating understanding of the musical elements. Logic Software used (Garageband for differentiation) Composition small group incorporating features of African drumming and/or singing Listening and Analysing Identifying drumming techniques and features of African drumming Cross Curricular Opportunities Science Frequency and amplitude Drama Elements charades Geography identifying cultures of other countries History studying development of tradition RE impact of religion on the music Cultural: Developing pupils cultural capacity and music as a cultural currency through study of history, development of music/composing/the orchestra etc. SMSC Spiritual and social: Developing pupils spiritual wellbeing and social interaction through lots of singing in class and small group work for collaborative skills. Prevent Curriculum??? Independent Learning Focus Further learning and extension activities on Bow Space. Practice rooms available during breaks, lunches and after schools for additional independent rehearsal, in addition to a number of extra-curricular clubs pupils can attend to improve performance/composition skills. 1. Poster/leaflet of favourite element with keywords and description etc. OR advertising extra-curricular club 2. Revision of keywords for test 1. Practice for performance assessment 2. Revision for score analysis and symbol identification test 3. Identifying instruments via pictures/ posters for class display
Year 8 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Topic / Unit Samba Film Music History of tradition Use of music in films since the beginning of cinema Cultural significance Rio Carnival Use of simple devices to mimic action Instrument recognition, roles, & playing techniques Samba Kit Mickey Mousing Subject Content Significance of gesture and using appropriate non-verbal More extended ways of underpinning action with music communication Use of instruments to create specific moods Large group performance grooves, breaks, following real-time Genres such as Horror, Sci-fi, action, love/ romance and Spy instructions Using Logic to create your ideas Assessing the success of your own music Develop knowledge of Samba and its history Using logic to create my own instruments and sounds Ability to copy and accurately perform specific rhythms aurally on a Creating music with subtle changes in nuance to suit the action Learning Focus/ number of instruments range of compositional techniques plus melodic sequence and more advanced Assessment Objectives Develop ensemble performance skills chords such as dim 7 and sus 4 Awareness of techniques used in other Film music and how pupil music adds to the genre Performing whole class Samba performance assessment (vocal/keys/drumming) Composition small group rhythmic composition task Create a composition based on one of the genres studied using a variety of techniques to create an intended effect and following closely the on-screen action. Cross Curricular Opportunities SMSC Prevent Curriculum Independent Learning Focus Geography identifying cultures of other countries History studying development of tradition RE impact of religion on the music Drama how is drama in films accentuated by music? History How have films and music changed over time to reflect the time? Art/ ICT how has CGI opened up the possibilities for film makers and composers? Social and Cultural: Learning about music of different societies and cultures Spiritual: Identifying patterns between music of various countries, religious connotations and its impact and influence on the music Respect and Tolerance of multi-faith Society Respect and Tolerance of multi-faith Films and music Resilience to propaganda through media. Further learning and extension activities on Bow Space. Practice rooms + Mac Suite (MONDAY only) available during breaks, lunches and after schools for additional independent rehearsal, in addition to a number of extra-curricular clubs pupils can attend to improve performance/composition skills. Research into films of the pupils choice highlighting the importance of music in the film and the impact of the music across a range of genres Posters for classroom display to show how instruments are used, their names and the many types of music which have influenced Samba music.
Year 9 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Topic / Unit GCSE Ensemble Performance BTEC Sequencing for beginners Subject Content Learning Focus/ Assessment Objectives Basic keyboard notation Group rehgearsal skills Instrument specific roles in band work How bands work Aviici- Wake Me Up Pupil led group performance project to create a cover of the dance track and perform it live to peers Pupil and peer assessment. Developing confidence when performing Group performance skill (timing) Working collaboratively Working to a deadline Critical reflection and evaluation Accuracy, expression and interpretation Listening and Analysing Written answers in topic booklet Performance group performance of chosen song Selecting instruments and sounds: Effects software mixer Digital effects EQ, chorus, reverb. selecting sounds to fit the brief software instruments, loops, samples Project settings tempo, time signature. Recording and editing recording MIDI real time capture, step recording, clicking in region editing looping, copy and paste, resizing and trimming, timestretching quantising Event editing note position, note length, note pitch, note velocity. Mixing The tracks should be mixed together to create a finished product. volume balance stereo field appropriate panning of instruments effects using insert effects, e.g. reverb, delay, chorus, distortion The end product bouncing down to stereo. Explain the features of music sequencing techniques in relation to note input and editing and the use of effects and their potential applications. Select and apply sequencing techniques in the production of a piece of music, with attention to detail and musicality. Select and apply mixing techniques that enhance the final mix. Learning aim A: Explore music sequencing techniques (checklist assessment) Learning aim B: Use music sequencing software to create music Cross Curricular Opportunities Physics music tech language (velocity, frequency, amplitude, EQ, etc.) Business Studies study of the music business ICT use of Logic Art using an image as a stimuli English using text as inspiration Drama using film as a stimulus SMSC Working as a team Appreciating different genres of music Confidence and excitement when performing live Working independently on a finished product Recognising the achievements of published professional composers Excitement of hearing composition played live to the class
Prevent Curriculum Democracy and democratic values Music as a unifying tool Music as a symbol for love and peace Respect for all beliefs and musical genres Independent Learning Focus Using the music rooms outside of lessons to rehearse Research project on compositions for either: documentaries, computer games, TV themes or film music. 1. Practicing as a group outside lessons 2. GCSE keyword activity to learn challenging musical terms aurally and visually 1. Research project on compositions for either: documentaries, computer games, TV themes or film music. 2. Finishing compositions outside of lessons Monday ICT club at lunchtime for example.
Year 9 Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Topic / Unit GCSE Ensemble Performance BTEC Composition for beginners Subject Content Learning Focus/ Assessment Objectives Basic keyboard notation Group rehgearsal skills Instrument specific roles in band work How bands work Aviici- Wake Me Up Pupil led group performance project to create a cover of the dance track and perform it live to peers Pupil and peer assessment. Developing confidence when performing Group performance skill (timing) Working collaboratively Working to a deadline Critical reflection and evaluation Accuracy, expression and interpretation Listening and Analysing Written answers in topic booklet Performance group performance of chosen song Explore creative stimuli to meet a brief Melodic Ideas and fragments Rhythmic patterns Chords and chord progressions Harmonic systems Textures Riffs and Hooks Sound palettes Improvisation and experimentation Non- musical starting points such as texts and images Create 4 contrasting musical ideas in response to a compositional brief Develop, extend and shape music for performances Present compositions in an appropriate format LOGIC Use melodic and harmonic techniques Use musical structures Composition 1 short fragments initial assessment Composition 2 using musical structures to shape a longer composition
Cross Curricular Opportunities Physics music tech language (velocity, frequency, amplitude, EQ, etc.) Business Studies study of the music business ICT use of Logic Art using an image as a stimuli English using text as inspiration Drama using film as a stimulus SMSC Prevent Curriculum Independent Learning Focus Working as a team Appreciating different genres of music Confidence and excitement when performing live Democracy and democratic values Music as a unifying tool Music as a symbol for love and peace Using the music rooms outside of lessons to rehearse 1. Practicing as a group outside lessons 2. GCSE keyword activity to learn challenging musical terms aurally and visually Working independently on a finished product Recognising the achievements of published professional composers Excitement of hearing composition played live to the class Respect for all beliefs and musical genres Research project on compositions for either: documentaries, computer games, TV themes or film music. 1. Research project on compositions for either: documentaries, computer games, TV themes or film music. 2. Finishing compositions outside of lessons Monday ICT club at lunchtime for example.