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Music
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| Aims
for the Year |
- to use music to express ideas and feelings
- to further develop and build on the skills pf performing
- composing, appraising and listening acquired at primary
school
- to enjoy making and listening to music
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| What we will
do |
- sing on our own and in groups
- play and compose simple chords
and melodies
- perform a solo on our chosen instrument/voice
- record our musical ideas using
computers
- study how music communicates ideas,
moods and emotions
- play in, compose, rehearse and
direct small groups
- learn to read and write music
- learn to play the keyboard
- study Medieval, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern music
- study from different parts of
the world
- learn about different musical
instruments
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| Assessment |
- assessment tasks during and at
the end of each unit
- yearly examination
- continuous classroom observation
- regular marking of homework
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| Ways you can
help |
- support your son/daughter with
homework programme, especially research
- support them with final presentation
of project work
- encourage a variety of musical
experiences at home
- encourage your child with regular
instrumental practice
- encourage your child to enjoy
music through visiting concerts
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| Keywords |
melody
rhythm pitch percussion
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structure
instruments
harmony |
strings
woodwind
brass |
