Music
Music Curriculum Overview
Term 1 - September to December
| Year Group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Elements of Music Learning the foundations of music and how to create music |
Ukulele Introduction to ukulele and performing music |
| Year 8 |
Reggae Introduction to genres and how to identify musical features |
Ukulele Building on the skills in year 7 advancing performance skills |
| Year 9 |
Blues Building on genre skills from last year and how music evolves |
Ukulele Building on performance skills |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year Group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Ukulele Introduction to ukulele and performing music |
Film music Introduction to music in media |
| Year 8 |
Ukulele Building on the skills in year 7 advancing performance skills |
Film music Creative writing in a set style |
| Year 9 |
Ukulele Building on performance skills |
Film music Further developing composition skills by composing to media |
Term 2 - April to July
| Year Group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 |
Film music Introduction to music in media |
Band Project Application of the world of music to a band |
| Year 8 |
Film music Creative writing in a set style |
4 chord trick Introduction to composition |
| Year 9 |
Film music Further developing composition skills by composing to media |
Composition workshop Create a performance piece of music |
Music Curriculum Overview
In accordance with Department for Education (DfE) guidance, all schools in England are expected to publish an annual summary of their music development plan.
At Newhouse Academy, we are committed to providing a high-quality music education for our students. You can view our full Music Development Plan for this academic year via the link below:
Suggested reading material to support subject learning
To find out more about the curriculum Newhouse Academy delivers please contact Mrs Gregory-Harris on 01706 369436 or email learning@newhouseacademy.co.uk