Music

Our aim at the Christ the King Music Department is to ignite a lifelong passion for the arts by engaging students in the awe and wonder of music-making. We believe that music is a universal language that reveals the depth of human creativity; by exploring its power, students develop the key skills of performing and composing while building creativity, collaboration, and confidence.

At KS3 students are introduced to a wide range of genres and traditions, with a focus on practical and group work. At KS4 students deepen their knowledge of the theoretical and analytical aspects, as well as working independently and producing practical work to a higher standard. This process continues further at KS5. Across all key stages but increasingly in later years, student independence, self-analysis of work, striving for excellence and teamwork including co-operation and compromise are encouraged and promoted, in line with Christ the King’s core Gospel values.

Literacy and Numeracy

Key terms are an important aspect of music education and there are many subject specific words and concepts that students will learn across all key stages. Numeracy is naturally more limited in music, but becomes a little more used in music technology activities which often use grids and numeric displays.

Music - Curriculum Journey