Music

Subject intent

Music is an inclusive subject which enables all students to develop confidence and resilience through performance and composition. Our curriculum engages students in active listening, to develop an appreciation and love of music.

Our ambition is:

• That all students will experience exciting and inspiring music lessons, with practical music making at the heart of lessons
• Through the teaching and development of musical skills and knowledge, students will improve not only as musicians but also in social skills and confidence
• That all students deserve and benefit from individual time, support and encouragement so that their musical learning journey is relevant to their own interests, skills and abilities
• That we will offer a varied curriculum which appreciates musical history and theory, but adapts to the ever- changing culture of music
• That we will have a thriving department which inspires all students and makes them feel that their musical experiences – and they themselves – are valuable to us as a team
• That as a department we will contribute to the rich tapestry of the school, offering a variety of extra-curricular opportunities which help students make memories for life and open their eyes to the world of music and performance in all aspects.
• To run GCSE Music with such success that it enables students to access their chosen

The Music curriculum at John Cabot provides acquisition of skills and knowledge over time whilst encouraging students to understand many cultures, varying genres of music and pivotal moments in musical history. The curriculum is sequenced in such a way that students broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills as they move through each year. Our curriculum empowers young people to be independent, creative and enthusiastic musicians, who can appraise, compose and perform music whilst fostering a lifelong love of music.

Link to KS4 specification

AQA Music

Music Specification

Curriculum plan