Music - Barnwell School

Intent

All music students are given the opportunity to experience creativity both inside and outside the classroom, whilst being enabled to develop a cultural understanding of the world around them.
We do this through teaching which challenges our students to understand different styles and genres and we require them to explore and demonstrate this understanding creatively. They achieve this through collaborative performance and composition and through evaluation of their work.
We ensure that learning goes beyond what is taught in lessons, for whilst we want students to achieve the best examination results, we believe our curriculum goes beyond what is examinable. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom including instrumental lessons and a diverse array of ensembles which offer opportunities to all, allowing students to collaborate with others to improve their performance skills and passion for the subject. We expose our students to live music and all students involved in music at Barnwell have regular performance opportunities.

Learning Journey

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Curriculum Map

KS3 Subject:	Y7 Content	Y7 Key Assessment	Y8 Content	Y8 Key Assessment	Y9 Content	Y9 Key Assessment
Autumn 1	Elements of Music/ Music For Film and TV	Performance assessment focused on the fundamentals of music and how visual and sound link.	Freestyle Music	Performance and composition assessment focused on the history of modern rap and hip-hop music	What Makes A Good Song	Composition assessment based on the conventions of Pop Music
Autumn 2					Post Modernism	Performance assessment focused on Conventions, Style & Genre
Spring 1	World Music	Performance/ Composition assessment focused on different musical cultures combined	Impressionism and Minimalism	Composition and performance assessment focused on Conventions, Style & Genre and how Music and Art interrelate historically	African Drumming	Performance and peer assessment focused on Analysis and Evaluation of cultural techniques
Spring 2					DJ Techniques	Practical exam based on composition and performance using DJ techniques
Summer 1	Vocal Mashups / Ukulele Performance	Written and performance assessment focused on Analysis and vocal and ukulele techniques and collaboration	7 Nation Army	Performance assessment focused on interpreting notation forms	Listening Skills	Written assessment focused on Exam technique
Summer 2					Independent Study	Students use research and composition skills to follow parameters, researching a topic of interest for them.

KS4 Course:	Y10 Content	Y10 Key Assessment	Y11 Content	Y11 Key Assessment
Autumn 1	Introduction to GCSE Instrumental Music 1700–1820 set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Revision of Year One areas of study World Music Fusions set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.
Autumn 2	Instrumental Music 1700–1820 wider listening Vocal Music set works Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	World Music Fusions wider listening Composing to a brief Performing	Summative Unit Test: Formal Mock Exam Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.
Spring 1	Vocal Music set works Vocal Music wider listening Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Composing to a brief Performing (Ensemble and Solo Recording)	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Ensemble and Solo Performance Assessment
Spring 2	Music for Stage and Screen set works Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Revision of all set works Complete composition to a brief	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition Work Completed.
Summer 1	Music for Stage and Screen set works Music for Stage and Screen wider listening Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions Composition and Performance Controlled Assessment Occur throughout.	Practicing listening skills Practise wider listening	Summative Unit Test: Practice exam questions
Summer 2	Music for Stage and Screen wider listening Free composition Performing	Summative Unit Test: Formal Mock Exam Composition Recording	Final appraisal exam takes place

Further information here, and from E.Brown@barnwell.herts.sch.uk

Year 12				BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology (Production)
Unit No & Title	Assignment No & Title	Learning Objective	Assessment Criteria	Assessment Date
Unit 1: Live Sound	Assignment 1: Planning The Gig	A: Examine live sound technology, equipment and roles	1/A.D1 1/A.M1 1/A.M2 1/A.P1 1/A.P2	Spring Term 1
Unit 1: Live Sound	Assignment 2: Rockin' The Gig	B: Carry out the set-up and sound check of a live sound system to meet the needs of performers and audience C: Develop live recording and mixing techniques.	1/B.D2 1/B.M3 1/B.M4 1/B.P3 1/B.P4 1/C.D3 1/C.M5 1/C.P5	Spring Term 2
Unit 2: Studio Recording Techniques	Assignment 1: Exploring Studio Recording Techniques	A: Explore the equipment and processes used for a multitrack studio recording	2/A.D1 2/A.M1 2/A.M2 2/A.P1 2/A.P2	Spring Term 1
Unit 2: Studio Recording Techniques	Assignment 2: Studio Recording Session Planning and Implementation	B: Carry out music recording session planning to prepare for a multitrack recording C: Carry out music recording using techniques and processes for a multitrack recording D: Review the processes used in the recording of the multitrack recordings.	2/BC.D2 2/B.M3 2/C.M4 2/B.P3 2/C.P4	Spring Term 1
Unit 12 - Music Technology in Performance	Assignment 1: Arts Festival Planning	A Understand how music technology can be used in live performance	12/A.P1 12/A.P2 12/A.M1 12/A.D1	Summer Term 1
Unit 12 - Music Technology in Performance	Assignment 2: Arts festival performance	B: Develop Material for performance using music technology C: Perform live using music technology	12/B.D2 12/B.M2 12/B.P3 12/B.P4	Summer Term 1
Unit 15: Music Investigation	Assignment 1: University Application 1 Assignment 2: University Application 2	A: Explore techniques and opportunities for planning investigations B: Carry out investigations using appropriate sources	15/A.D1 15/A.M1 15/A.M2 15/A.P1 15/A.P2	Summer Term 1
Unit 15: Music Investigation	Assignment 2: University Application 2	C: Present findings of research	15/C.D3 15/C.M4 15/C.P6 15/C.P7	Summer Term 1

Year 13				Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology
Unit No & Title	Assignment No & Title	Learning Objective	Assessment Criteria	Assessment Date
Unit 3: Music and Sound For Media	Assignment 1: Creative Media Soundtrack Article	A: Understand the use of music and sound in media products	3/A.D1 3/A.M1 3/A.P1 3/A.P2	Spring Term 1
Unit 3: Music and Sound For Media	Assignment 2: Portfolio	B: Develop sound for use in media products C: Develop music for media products	3/B.D2 3/C.D3 3/B.M2 3/C.M3 3/B.P3 3/B.P4 3/C.P5 3/C.P6	Spring Term 1
Unit 8: Creative Synthesis and Sampling	Assignment 1: Job Interview	A: Understand the functions of synthesisers and samplers	8/A.D1 8/A.M1 8/A.P1	Summer Term 1
Unit 8: Creative Synthesis and Sampling	Assignment 2: Job Promotion	B: Explore the use of synthesisers and samplers to create, capture and manipulate sounds C: Carry out the production of music using synthesisers and samplers	8/B.D2 8/B.M2 8/B.P2 8/C.D3 8/C.M3 8/C.P3	Summer Term 1
Unit 10 - Remixing and Reworking	Assignment 1: Subject Choice and Proposal	A: Understand a variety of remixing techniques	10/A.P1 10/A.M1 10/A.D1	Summer Term 2
Unit 10 - Remixing and Reworking	Assignment 2: Mixing and Remixing MIDI	B: Explore, by developing and reviewing, remixing styles and production techniques C: Carry out a remix using audio and MIDI sequencing techniques	10/B.P2 10/B.M2 10/B.D2 10/C.P3 10/C.M3 10/C.D3	Summer Term 2
Unit 18: Working and Developing as a Production Team	Assignment 1: From start to finish – Planning and creating an album	A: Understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in the music production process	18/A.D1 18/A.M1 18/A.M2 18/A.P1 18/A.P2	Spring Term 2
Unit 18: Working and Developing as a Production Team	Assignment 2: ‘From start to finish – Creating and reviewing the production of an album.’	B: Undertake a music production project C: Review the music production project	18/B.D2 18/B.M3 18/B.P3 18/C.D3 18/C.M4 18/C.P4 18/C.P5	Spring Term 2

Further information from E.Brown@barnwell.herts.sch.uk