Music
Music
Inspiring Quote linking to subject: “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” – J.S. Bach
Our Aims
At Salvatorian College we believe that music connects us: to other people, to our faith, to our inner lives and emotions, to history, and to the cultures and humanity of the wider world.
Our curriculum espouses these values, encouraging creativity, collaboration, challenge and above all else joy. We aim to equip pupils with the tool to play and engage with music for their entire lives, whilst inspiring them with the ambition and passion that leads on to further musical study.
Pupils in KS3 will develop their solo and ensemble performance skills in singing, piano and ukulele throughout their study, beginning with foundational skills and building towards more advanced technical study in Year 9. Pupils will compose their own music using the industry standard DAW Logic Pro X, synthesising their creativity and understanding of the musical elements to create their own original work. Pupils will also learn to read various forms of musical notation including tablature and staff notation to support their learning.
Our classroom offering is bolstered by a thriving co-curricular music community. We are proud to be a school that champions singing and offer our pupils access to free singing lessons and the opportunity to perform with our exciting and ambitious Schola Cantorum choir, led by our in-house Director of Choral Studies. We also offer the opportunity to join the school band for instrumental players and many performance opportunities throughout the year including our annual school productions.
Facilities
Classroom Apple Mac suite with access to Logic Pro X
Three practice room spaces including full-size keyboards and drum kit
Full complement of instrumental lessons provided in partnership with Harrow Music Service.
Classroom sets of keyboards and ukuleles
Want to find out more? Contact: Ms Jardim
Our Staff
Ms M Jardim – Head of Department
Mr J Reed – Teacher of Music
Mr R Mingay-Smith – Director of Choral Studies
Key Stage Three
Pupils in Key Stage 3 explore a diverse range of musical styles, artists and musical features, developing a rich understanding how particular music is created. Lessons focus on practical music making using a variety of instruments, including keyboards, ukuleles, djembes and singing. Students are actively encouraged to explore each topic through performing and are encouraged to create their own, through composing. This is supported by a broad range of extra-curricular activities both during and after school.
Topics included at KS3: Blues, The Orchestra, Mozart, RAP, Video Game Music, Reggae and West African Drumming.
Pupils are assessed at the end of each topic and pupils are set homework once per week.
Key Stage Four
Music at Key Stage 4 is an increasingly popular option choice at Salvatorian College. Pupils follow the Eduqas GCSE exam specification which introduces pupils to the key features of:
Area of study 1: Musical Forms and Devices
Area of study 2: Music for Ensemble
Area of study 3: Film Music
Area of study 4: Popular Music
Pupils also complete coursework in performance and composition, responding to a range of briefs.
Homework is set twice per week and pupils can attend a range of GCSE only extra-curricular opportunities throughout the two-year course.
Links to Future Pathways
Exam boards: Eduqas GCSE
Links to useful resources and places to visit: BBC Bitesize
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