The Music Department, part of our Performing Arts Faculty, state their vision as 'Performing Arts, performing always'.
Through the Music Curriculum at Ridgewood School we use our specialist skills to equip our students with powerful musical knowledge. We encourage them to realise their creative instincts through sound and technology; expand their aspirations through the provision and opportunities from our national and local music community; understand a wide range of musical traditions and concepts throughout history and enrich the soul with the universal language of music so they can access unforgettable experiences. Across all Key Stages students are taught and assessed using a holistic approach, strengthening their connection between listening, performance and composition.
Our Music Curriculum will provide students with:
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Please get in touch via the enquiry form on our Contact Us page. Should you have any further questions about our Music Curriculum, please contact Mrs Moran, Curriculum Lead. KS3Assessment:This takes place in line with our CF cycle and involves a key assessment for each scheme using the music assessment criteria, focusing on performance and/or composition. In addition, students complete two written assessments at each CF point, providing an opportunity to recall the contextual knowledge and understanding of music through listening. All year groups complete a baseline assessment to assess individual starting points and ensure that their musical education is tailored and personalised to the individual. Useful web links:KS4Key Stage 4 students follow the NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology (601/6774/9). NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology
Useful web links: Students have access to their own personal Focus on Sound account for access to listening clips, contextual and theoretical understanding: portal.focusonsound.com Students also have access to the music library 'I like music': |