Mrs D.Lloyd-Jones

 

Mrs R.Flavin

Music Department

Pass Rates (GCSE 2008)

A* - C         =          0%
A* - G             =          100%

 

Performing Arts - 2 merits

 

Welcome to the Music Department! The Music Department is a lively and successful department, which aims to give all pupils many opportunities in various musical activities. Music is taught to pupils at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 level.

We at Oakdale School have a good record of achievement in the Music department. Many extra curricular opportunities are available for all pupils wishing to participate in departmental activities. There are opportunities for Rock bands, Pop Groups and Ensemble groups.

We also have a growing reputation within the community.

We have a successful Performing Arts department and this is reflected in our 2 past productions of “Annie” and “Grease”.

We have a forthcoming production of Copacabana

Schemes of Work

At Key Stage 4 we have a good record of achievement in Music. All GCSE classes follow the WJEC Specification. The course is divided into 5 Areas of Study – Music in Wales, Musical Structure, Music for Special Occasions, Music for the Stage and Screen and Music Evolution. Pupils are required to submit 2 compositions (40%), perform both as a soloist and in an ensemble (30%) and complete a listening paper based on the Areas of Study (30%)

At Key Stage 3, pupils receive approximately 3 hours of Music lessons per timetabled fortnight (Yr7/8) and 2 hours in Year 9. All lessons incorporate singing, instrumental work, individual work, group work and whole class activities. Pupils also participate in composing and appraisal tasks. Pupils are also encouraged to develop their own instrumental skills in lessons, and particularly where someone plays an instrument they are encouraged to perform in front of their peers. Every pupil is taught to associate with an electronic keyboard. Assessment is carried out in a variety of Composing, Appraising and Practical tasks using a variety of methods.

Year 7 – Units of work
1.1 The Elements of Music
1.2 Music and War
1.3 Instruments of the Orchestra
1.4 Harry Potter: Music to tell story
1.5 The origins of Jazz
1.6 The Music of Latin America: Samba

Year 8 – Units of Work
1.1 Rock n Roll
1.2 Elements of Pop Music
1.3 Ground Bass
1.4 Jazz and Blues
1.5 Music and the Media
1.6 Rap

Year 9 – Units of Work
1.1 Rock Workshop 1
1.2 Rock Workshop 2
1.3 Remix and Club Dance
1.4 Music in Wales
1.5 Musicals
1.6 Film Music

 

Reccomended reads \ websites

BBC Bite size

Music Teacher's Resource Site

 

Past Papers

Music 2002 Part 1