Year 8 Music Curriculum
| Topic | Further details about the topic | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | ||
| 1 |
History of Popular Music |
Develop notation, performance skills (vocal and instrumental) and theory of chords/harmony. Listening work on history of popular music. |
| 2 |
Composing |
Using popular songs to develop use of melody, chords and harmony. |
| Spring Term | ||
| 1 |
Structures in Music |
Developing listening skills. Performing in a ternary style. Listening Test. |
| 2 |
Structures in Music |
Improvisation based on pentatonic scale Performance work. Listening Test. |
| Summer Term | ||
| 1 |
Music and Culture |
12 Bar Blues Listening and composition work. End of year listening test. |
| 2 |
Performance project |
Mozart Horn Concerto and other well known classical pieces. Performance work. Listening Test. |
Assessment
| Topic | Type of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 1 | History of Popular Music | Performance |
| CAT 2 | Music and Culture | End of year exam |
Main Resources
| Resource | Details | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Text book | Music Matters 11 – 14 Book 2 by Chris Hiscock and Marian Metcalfe | All |
| Recommended Reading |
The AB guide to Music Theory Part 1 by Eric Taylor |
All |
| Recommended Websites |
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All |
Enrichment opportunities
| Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
|---|---|
|
Junior Choir |
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| Senior Choir | |
| Wind Band | |
| Junior Percussion Ensemble | |
| Junior Brass Ensemble | |
| Junior Big Band | |
| Concert Band |
