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Music is universal. It is a unique means of communication and a powerful vehicle for personal expression.

Our intention, is to empower students’ love for music and performing, encouraging creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Students achieve this through the study of a diverse range of musical topics and skills.

Through the study of music, students will build resilience and independence allowing them to become confident members of society and the music industry.

Our music curriculum focuses on the main skillsets from Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 music qualifications: Performing, Events organisation, Instrument history, Auditioning and how to prepare for a career in the music industry.

The RSL Music Practitioners Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 is the equivalent of one and a half A levels and is the perfect route into the music industry as a performer, song writer, producer or management roles.

The course consists of a number of units, from Session Studio experience, to Live Performing, Audition Skills, event management and Instrumental Skills Development.

There are two core (compulsory) units – Planning a Career in Music and Live Musical Performance Skills, which is marked externally by an examiner. All other units are marked internally and grades moderated by the exam board.

You will need to be self-motivated, self-reliant and a good independent learner as the course is designed to set you up for a real career in the music industry.

At Carlton le Willows, we pride ourselves on the extracurricular opportunities we provide. Students are able to take part in music events and performances every year as well as the end of year school show, other enrichment opportunities are also available for students throughout the year,

Samba drumming

CLW Singing stars

Song writing

String group

The curriculum for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 is based on three core elements of music: performing, composing, appraising. Each year they build on their knowledge and understanding of these elements preparing them for both GCSE and Music Practitioners Subsidiary Diploma Level 3. This curriculum also prepares students for future learning and the world outside of education with transferable skills such as communication and collaboration.

Useful links for KS3:

Teaching Gadget – user name LeWillows and password Music.

Inspire Music

Music Teacher

Naxos

Ukulele Hunt

Students opting to take Music as an option in Key Stage 4 will sit Eduqas GCSE Music

The course contains three core components, Component 1 Performing, Component 2 Composition and Component 3 Appraising.

Areas of study include:

Eduqas GCSE Music

Health & Safety issues

Excellent link for theory

At Key Stage 5 Sixth Formers studying A Level equivalent- RSL Music Practitioners Subsidiary Diploma Level 3. The course consists of a number of units, from Session Studio experience, to Live Performing, Audition Skills, event management and Instrumental Skills Development.

There are two core (compulsory) units – Planning a Career in Music and Live Musical Performance Skills, which is marked externally by an examiner. All other units are marked internally and grades moderated by the exam board.

We offer individual and group tuition for most instruments and voice. Lessons currently cost £65 per term for a 25 minute lesson (20 minutes for guitar), plus hire charges should students require a school instrument. (Students in receipt of free school meals and other qualifying students may be entitled to free instrumental lessons as well)

Although we may be able to loan an instrument in Year 7, we would expect students to have their own instrument by the start of Year 8. This allows us to help new Year 7 students to start lessons as well.

Students are welcome to attend any of our ensembles, run at lunchtime and after school. The only requirement is that you are learning an instrument either

in school or privately, or that you can sing confidently and will be willing to take part in concerts or shows.

Some groups run for part of the year, for example in the run up to the Christmas performance show.. Most groups run after school from 2:30 pm until 3.30pm

Monday -Songwriters course

Wed- Singing stars (Choir)

Thursday- GCSE Intervention/Band camp

Friday- Samba club

ALL STUDENTS HAVING SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL OR SINGING LESSONS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN A GROUP AS WELL.