Music is a unique subject which all students enjoy and can learn from. It is a language, a science, a mathematical formula, an expression, a range of emotions and (very often) a story.
Playing, composing and singing reinforces numeracy and literacy, promotes positive peer relationships and is ‘instrumental’ in growing confidence and a sense of self.
The St George’s Music curriculum is exciting, innovative and engaging – and all students, regardless of prior musical experience will…
- Be able to play and compose catchy tunes (melody)
- Develop accompaniment skills (chords, bass lines, drum beats)
- Sing as a group, improving posture and promoting well-being and humour!
- Embrace creativity and produce high-level musical work
- Advance their ICT literacy using Digital Audio Workstations
Studying and playing music improves long and short-term memory functions, so it is often the case that GCSE musicians go on to become doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc.
Our Extra Curricular Programme is vibrant and varied; featuring choirs, orchestras, training bands and chamber ensembles. For further details, refer to the timetable and parent notices.
Music is taught in mixed ability groups, with an hour each week in Year 7 and 9. In Year 8, students have a short but intensive term of music, as part of a wider carousel of subjects. Music is taught in our iMac Suites – where students have access to midi-keyboards, recording and notation software. They also have the opportunity to bring in their own instruments, or perform using the piano. Students are assessed across a range of projects – not limited to:
- Medieval Music (Y7)
- Spanish and Latin Music (Y7)
- Swan Lake (Y7)
- Beethoven (Y8)
- West Side Story (Y8)
- 12 Bar Blues and Jazz (Y9)
- Reggae (Y9)
- Protest Music and Politics (Y9)
