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Marshland High School

Music

What the Music department may lack in size and space it certainly makes up for in enthusiasm, drive, and enjoyment. The music team consistently strive to make the music curriculum accessible, engaging, and relatable to all our pupils. The department includes a team of dedicated peripatetic instrumental teachers who each play their own role in further enriching pupils’ experiences of music, whilst enhancing their skills and building confidence on specific instruments. 

Staff

Curriculum Teachers Instrumental Teachers
Mr Hester: Head of Music Ms Yuen-Brooker: Teacher of Piano
Mr Bell: Teacher of Music Mr Coady: Teacher of Guitar
Miss Sheldrake: Teacher of Music Mr Evans: Teacher of Drums
  Ms Young: Teacher of Woodwind
  Mrs Golding-Mills: Teacher of Vocals

Concerts

Regular concerts at the end of each term are a platform for students to showcase their music performances to staff, peers, and parents. These concerts also form the primary piece of coursework 

Key Stage 3 - Year 7 - 9 

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Rhythm & Note Values

Intro to Music Tech

Blues Music 1

Pitch, Notation & Melody

Musical Futures (Just Play) Blues Music 2

Performance Skills

Song writing 1 World Music / Fusions

Singing

Song writing 2 Production & Remixing
The Orchestra Music in Film Advanced Music Tech
Programme Music Music in Video Games Radio Broadcasts and Podcast Production

Key Stage 4 - Years 10 and 11 

At KS4 pupils study for the Edexcel First Award in Music. Pupils achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction grade which is the equivalent of one GCSE. Pupils choose specialist options within the course to suit their abilities and interests, including performing, recording, and live sound. All KS4 pupils will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering one of the school’s termly concerts.
The course is 75% practical coursework, and 25% examination; the exam is 1 hour and covers aspects of the Music Industry.