SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Music at St Nicolas Academy promotes and encourages active and critical participation in a wide range of activities in the school and the wider community.
Departmental work is aimed at, and is open to, all students throughout the age and ability range regardless of any other factors.
Through musical education, students gain life-long skills and personal enjoyment.
Music is taught to KS4 Btec Level 2, GCSE Music, KS5 Btec level 3.
In recent years, many existing students have progressed to universities from Red Brick Universities in Liverpool to performance-based universities in London. Several students also now teach the subject to others.
The Music Department consists of 1, fully equipped classrooms for general teaching and activities. There are three smaller practice rooms for individual tuition and a 1 large live room and recording studio which is used to record solo, ensemble and class performances.
There are many musical instruments for classroom use, including a selection of acoustic and electronic instruments in each of the main teaching rooms.
The Department offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including Choirs Main school choir (The Harmonics), RockBand, Performance Techniques, Samba and a smaller student run ensemble groups.
Students are encouraged and welcome to use the facilities before, during and after normal school hours.
Other ensembles are formed at times during the school year to perform at special events, concerts and out of school activities.
We aim to partake in a number of External events each year to showcase both our student and our school and give them memorable opportunities. We also have links with other schools and aim to take part in interschool performances.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Year 7
Body Percussion
Pulse & Rhythm
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Piano + Performance Skills
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Samba
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Year 8
Vocal and Instrumental Development
(solo/ensemble)
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Music and The Media
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Composition / Song writing
Elements of Music
Vocal Development
Year 9
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Year 10
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Year 11
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills
Music Theory Music Industry
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Body Percussion Pulse & Rhythm Elements of Music Vocal Development | Piano + Performance Skills Elements of Music Vocal Development | Samba Elements of Music Vocal Development |
| Year 8 | Vocal and Instrumental Development (solo/ensemble) Elements of Music Vocal Development | Music and The Media Elements of Music Vocal Development | Composition / Song writing Elements of Music Vocal Development |
| Year 9 | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry |
| Year 10 | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry |
| Year 11 | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry | Performance Skills Ensemble Skills Compositional Skills Music Theory Music Industry |
KEY STAGE 4
The Curriculum at Key Stage 4 is designed to meet the needs of the Exam Board specifications.
Students have 5 lessons per fortnight in year 9, 10 and year 11.
Lessons are designed to give students plenty of opportunity to develop their skills in all three areas of the course- General Listening, Composing and Performing.
KEY STAGE 5 BTEC LEVEL 3
The Curriculum at Key Stage 5 is designed to meet the needs of the Exam Board specifications.
Students have 5 lessons per week in year 12 and year 13 school and lessons are designed to give students plenty of opportunity to develop their skills in all three areas of the course- General Listening, Composing and Performing and fulfilling other unit requirements.
You can find more information about the curriculum the school is following by contacting Mr Lloyd by email or calling 0151 230 2570.