By the end of KS3, students will have developed an understanding of a wide range of skills, techniques and features through a variety of topics. Students will study a range of musical styles and genres in traditional and contemporary disciplines. They will be able to perform existing pieces of music, as well as creating their own compositions. Throughout this work, students will also develop an awareness and appreciation of how composers work, and what makes a piece of music successful.
By the end of KS4 students will develop their knowledge further in terms of performance, composing and appraising. The KS4 curriculum requires students to investigate and research careers in the music industry, from being a Performer to being a Live Sound Engineer. KS4 provides the opportunity for students to delve deeper into the skills and knowledge needed to perform and compose music. They also have the opportunity to work on a project managing their own Music Project. At this level, students are encouraged to develop transferable skills such as; time-management, collaborative working, presentation skills and planning a project.
We aim for Music students at Paignton Academy to finish with the ability to problem-solve, understand how to progress, to be creative thinkers and to work independently. We aim to equip them with life skills of leadership, collaboration, confidence, and working within time constraints.