Key Stage 3: Years 8-9
Key Stage 4: GCSE/BTEC/VCERT/Other
GCSE OVERVIEW
YEAR 10:
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Appraising | Musical Forms and Devices | Music in Wales | Music Evolution |
| Performing | Do it in the Dorian (class)
Pachelbel’s Canon (class) Tourdion (group) |
Sospan Fach (group)
Yma O Hyd (class) |
Voile (class)
Oggi-Oggi-Oggi (group) Controlled Assessment |
| Composing | 12 Bar Blues
Theme & Variation Chord Sequence |
Sospan Fach arrangement | Minimalism
Impressionism Free Choice Deadline 1: **1 completed composition submitted** (with compositional processes) for teacher marking |
Year 11:
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Appraising | Music for Stage and Screen | Review of all areas of study
Exam technique |
LISTENING EXAM |
| Performing | Controlled Assessment | PRACTICAL EXAM | |
| Composing | Space/Gladiator or other story board
Deadline 2: **Completed film composition submitted** (with compositional processes) for teacher marking |
Review and improve both compositions
FINAL DEADLINE: ***2 Completed compositions*** (with compositional processes) |
Awarding Body
WJEC
Extra-Curricular Activities
Music is a very inclusive environment and welcomes all pupils to take part in the wide variety of activities that we have on offer. The Performing Arts department regularly hold school performances, theatre showcases, Christmas concerts in the locality and the highly successful annual musical theatre production. Rehearsals and workshops take place after school in the drama studio and theatre.
Theatre trips, West end visits and workshops from professionals in the Performing Arts Industry form a regular part of the activities in the drama department.
Strong links forged with the Sherman Theatre Cymru have enabled the pupils to experience a wide breadth of skills and activities to further enhance their development in drama.
Useful Web Links
@whsperformarts