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Head of Music : Mrs S Geldard

Ormesby School has a thriving music department with many activities running under the direction of Mrs S.Geldard.

Our Curriculum at KS3 covers all styles of music from 20th century ‘Pop ‘to Medieval Monks! G.C.S.E music is offered as an option at KS4. Pupils are given the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument and many receive lessons from T.V.M.S teachers who visit school on a weekly basis.

Extra-curricular activities are always popular and are available to all pupils from years 7 to 11. We have a flourishing choir but new members are always welcome – and there is no need to audition! We have a lively percussion group and a wind band which meets once a week. There are also opportunities to develop your talents as a soloist and even form your own band – our annual talent shows are an ideal opportunity for pupils to demonstrate their musical ability.

GCSE Music
Requirements for the course

  • A genuine interest in Music
  • Not afraid of making commitments
  • An ability to work independently and a willingness to work with others
  • A basic level of musical skill is necessary which can be developed over the course
  • Enthusiasm is essential

Areas of Study
AoS 1 - Exploiting the Resource (using your chosen instrument)
AoS 2 - Techniques of Melodic Composition
AoS 3 - Dance Music
AoS 4 - Traditions & Innovations (old and new music)

Pupils will be covering 4 components:

  1. Composing
  2. Performing
  3. Listening
  4. Appraisal - linked to other 3 components

COURSEWORK

  • Composing
    A feature in a music examination which creates the widest scope for personal
    development on a music level. Pupils will be required to produce 2 original
    Compositions.
  • Performing
    Pupils are not necessarily required to play an instrument as the `voice’ is equally
    acceptable. Pupils must offer a `group’ performance and an individual performance.
  • Listening
    Pupils will learn about different musical cultures including their own `pop’
    culture, as opposed to only Western `classical’ tradition, giving a broad
    knowledge of all the different styles they hear around them. They will learn how and why music has been composed from 15th Century up to the present day.
  • Appraisal
    Pupils will be given a written appraisal of their own performances and their own compositions.

MARKS
Performing and Composing: Assessed on a solo performance and a group performance. Pupils will research the pieces, which they are studying and appraise their own
performances.

60% MARKS.

Listening: Is assessed through a formal examination of 1 hour at the end of the course. Pupils will study a variety of musical styles linked to AoS 2, 3 & 4.

25% MARKS.

Terminal Task: 30 minutes duration at the end of the course using composing techniques learned.

15% MARKS.