Areas Studied Key Stage 3
Year 7: Elements of Music, Graphic Writing, Timbre, Medieval Music, Rhythms (all link in with Creative Curriculum Units).
Year 8: Melody, Structure, Chords, Ballads (cross curricular project with English), World MusicYear 9: Blues, Music and Film, Pop Structures, Ensemble performing, Adverts.
Areas Studied Key Stage 4
Year 10 and Year 11
Edexcel GCSE Music
GCSE music encompasses all aspects of music study. It is extremely creative, requiring students to compose music, perform music and listen accurately to works both old and recent.
At St. Catherine’s, we place emphasis on using technology as a tool at GCSE level. You will use computers and recording equipment creatively in both composition and performance.
Students are expected to take a full role in school events, supporting the music department during concerts and extra-curricular activities.
Areas of study are;
Area of Study 1 Western classical music: 1600-1899
Area of Study 2 Music in the 20th century
Area of Study 3 Music in the 20th century
Area of Study 4 World music. |
News and Events:
Performances this year have included – Bexley Choral Festival, Jack Petchey Awards Ceremony, Certificate of Achievement Evening, Musical Evening & The Wiz
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Well done to the Glee Show Choir for reaching the regional finals. Only 10 schools from south London have achieved this. Watch this space for further information on their progress next term.
Tuesday 19th – Primary Music event – The Music Department invited in St. Thomas More Primary School for a day of recording and vocal work. The Students recorded an 8 track album of songs that they love.
Future events include – Little Shop of Horrors, Christmas Celebration, Musical Evening. |
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Extracurricular Activities/Visits offered
Music Club
Monday – Lunch - Year 7 Singing Group in A7, all singers welcome.
Tuesday – Lunch – Year 8 & 9 Singing Group in A7, all singers welcome.
Wednesday – Lunch – Junior KATZ in the Chapel Lunch – Senior KATZ in the Chapel. After School – Gospel Choir int the Chapel
Thursday – After School – Glee Club in A8 (Invited students only). After School – Orchestra in A7 All instrumentalists welcome.
Friday – Lunch – KS4 DJ workshop in A8.
After School clubs finish at 4.15 unless told otherwise
Watch this space for details about Guitar club and rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors
Orchestra
Music Technology Club
Vocal Groups
Glee Club
St Catherine’s Show Choir Instrumental lessons on a range of instruments |
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