If your son or daughter would like to learn an instrument, pupils can ask for a letter from Mr. Bridgwood at the Academy. The following lessons are available: Drum Kit, Guitar, Keyboard and Voice
All students study Music once a week at KS3. All students perform and compose using classroom percussion instruments, drum kit, keyboards and voice.
Music is an option subject at KS4 which students may choose to study at GCSE level commencing in Y9.
Exam Board: AQA
Specification: Music 8271
Suggested support at home
AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide – Rhinegold Education
Component 1: Understanding Music 1hr 30min exam (40%)
Component 2: Performing Music Minimum 4mins total (30%)
Component 3: Composing Music Minimum 3mins total (30%)
Students’ coursework will be completed during the three years alongside the topics for each term.