Music

Our aim at Christ the King Music Department is to engage students in music making to develop key skills of performing and composing, encouraging creativity, collaboration and confidence.

At KS3 students are introduced to a wide range of genres and traditions, with a focus on practical and group work. At KS4 students deepen their knowledge of the theoretical and analytical aspects, as well as working independently and producing practical work to a higher standard. This process continues further at KS5. Across all key stages but increasingly in later years, student independence, self-analysis of work, striving for excellence and teamwork including co-operation and compromise are encouraged and promoted, in line with Christ the King’s core Gospel values.

Literacy and Numeracy

Key terms are an important aspect of music education and there are many subject specific words and concepts that students will learn across all key stages. Numeracy is naturally more limited in music, but becomes a little more used in music technology activities which often use grids and numeric displays.

Music - Curriculum Journey