Curriculum – Music

KS3 Vision

Music touches the very heart of our humanity and a sense of the wonder of music has touched human societies throughout history. Music education offers young people the chance to understand, perform and create in an aural dimension that often sits outside our capacity to describe in words. For many pupils, the music they love will be part of the narrative of their lives and bring colour to the experiences that shape them.

The aim of the Music Department is to provide an aspirational five year curriculum offer that seeks to enthuse, enrich, and engage all students in a wide range of Musical endeavours. Music is a universally inclusive language. The Music Department seeks to develop all learners of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds through performance, composition and aural appraisal of a range of musical styles.

The curriculum offer (inc. Extra-Curricular opportunities) is designed to be forward-thinking, developmental, career focussed and through our extensive links with external partners, prepares students for an independent leading role in the cultural & creative world in which they live. The curriculum should aim to reach those core ‘human’ experiences and ignite students wonder for the creative world.

GCSE Vision

Music touches the very heart of our humanity and a sense of the wonder of music has touched human societies throughout history. Music education offers young people the chance to understand, perform and create in an aural dimension that often sits outside our capacity to describe in words. For many pupils, the music they love will be part of the narrative of their lives and bring colour to the experiences that shape them.

The aim of the Music Department is to provide an aspirational five year curriculum offer that seeks to enthuse, enrich, and engage all students in a wide range of Musical endeavours. Music is a universally inclusive language. The Music Department seeks to develop all learners of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds through performance, composition and aural appraisal of a range of musical styles.

The curriculum offer (inc. Extra-Curricular opportunities) is designed to be forward-thinking, developmental, career focussed and through our extensive links with external partners, prepares students for an independent leading role in the cultural & creative world in which they live. The curriculum should aim to reach those core ‘human’ experiences and ignite students wonder for the creative world.

Curriculum

Updated: July 2025

The curriculum is available to view online or download below:

Click here to view the GCSE and Equivalent Qualifications Specifications