KS3 Music
Curriculum Overview
The Key Stage 3 Music curriculum is designed to equip students with the various skills and knowledge to fulfil a wider role in society whilst providing students with the key music knowledge that underpins further study in the subject.
Students acquire knowledge from a diverse range of topics, these topics were decided as they covered the three main skill areas needed. Each of these modules comprises of a different set of core skills which together will equip students to be enquiring learners.
How will I be assessed?
Every term, pupils will have a formal assessment based upon the topic that they have been studying. This will be assessed using the St Bernadette Music assessment criteria. Throughout the year, in every lesson, there will be a mixture of teacher, peer, and self assessment.
Important Overview Documents
Curriculum Rationale
Key Learning Steps
Year 7 Road Map
Year 8 Road Map
Year 9 Road Map
Modules
Year 7 - The Elements of Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 7 - Instruments of the Orchestra
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 7 - Keyboard Skills
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 7 - Programme Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 7 - Minimalism
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 7 - Musique Concréte
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 8 - The Blues
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 8 - Film Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 8 - 4 Chords Pop Songs
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 8 - Asian Folk Music Traditions
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 8 - European Folk Music Traditions
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Western Classical Traditions
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Jazz
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Film Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Game Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Popular Music
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Year 9 - Music Festival Project
Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist
Past Paper
Useful Links