Key Staff
Head of Department: Dr A Bell (mat leave cover SF) / Mr C Silcock
Course Information
The Music Department at Cambourne Village College is a constant hive of activity, with a huge array of bands, choirs, concerts, musical productions, instrumental lessons, events and trips, all of which support the fantastic and engaging KS3 and KS4 lessons which are at the heart of everything we do.
KS4 Music – What will I learn?
1. Performance:
Students will learn, develop and extend their instrumental or singing skills. They will learn a range of pieces / songs, and will work towards set perfor-mances. They will also work on how to perform as part of group. Perfor-mances can be in any style, and on any instrument, or as a singer.
2. Composition:
Students will learn how to compose extended pieces and songs. They can compose in any style, and to
different briefs of their choosing. They will explore how to develop simple ideas into more complex ones,
how to extend and structure longer pieces, and how to write for a variety of instruments. They will also explore how to use technology as part of the process of composition.
3. Listening and Appraising:
Students will study a whole variety of musical styles and traditions. They will learn how to identify different genres of music, and key features about that music. They will learn some musical theory, both through perfor-mance and composition, and in preparation for the listening exam.
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