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KS3 Subject: Music
What topics will you study in KS3 Music?
Year 7:
- Elements of music
- Rudiments
- Soundtracks
- Instruments of the orchestra
- Music from the 1960s
- Theme and Variations
Year 8:
- Reggae
- Musicals
- Music from the Indian Subcontinent
- Guitar Music
- Stories and cartoons
- Composing using a motif
Year 9:
- Rhythms of the world
- Electronic music
- Song writing
- Hip Hop
- Blues
- Choral Music
Do you have a reading list for this subject?
- 100 Things to Know About Music
- Big Bangs by Howard Goodall
- Musical Truth by Jeffrey Boakye
- Good vibrations by Mark Cunningham
- A Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day by Clemency Burton-Hill
- 50 Rappers Who Changed the World by Candace McDuffie
- Young Person’s Guide to Vocal Health by Olivia Sparkhall
- History of Rock for Big Fans and Little Punks by Rita Nabais
- Ukulele for Teens by Alli Johnson & Chad Johnson
- The Story of Now That’s What I Call Music in 100 Artists by Michael Mulligan.
How will you be assessed during the course?
At KS3, students are assessed three times per year during the DPR assessment periods where they will sit assessment papers related to the topics outlined.
How can you help your child excel in this subject?
Attend concerts and further listening repertoire to all styles of music. As we are a singing school, please encourage your child to sing as much as possible and to practice the class songs for assembly performances.
Where appropriate, please support your child's instrumental practice by talking to them about what they are working on and ensuring that they have an achievable routine around practice