KS1/2

Autumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
1Getting to know you! Singing Introduction to musical elements 1 Introduction to musical elements 2 Introduction to musical elements 3  
Introduction to musical elements 4
Reflect, Rewind, and Replay
Summer concert/ production
2Film MusicAfrican MusicFolk MusicBhangraSambaReflect, Rewind, and Replay
3Hip-HopIntroduction to the orchestraReggaeVocal Techniques – Scat/beatboxingEnsemble  Skills Reflect, Rewind, and Replay
4BluesBritpopProgramme MusicSoul/MotownMusical TheatreReflect, Rewind, and Replay
5Rock Big Band/SwingPiano MusicOperaIndian RagaReflect, Rewind, and Replay
6Pop JazzMinimalismDisco/FunkSongwritingLocally agreed topic (eg Year 6 Musical) 

KS3

Year/TermAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2
Year 7Find your voice – SingingRhythm & Pulse – African DrummingKeyboard Skills Ukulele SkillsIntroduction to digital musicSongwriting and composing
Year 8SambaGuitar Skills – Rock MusicProgramme Music – Music TechnologyBand SkillsReggaeHip-hop
Year 9The BluesFinal Score – Music for video games and moving imageMusical Futures – Band ProjectMinimalism – Music technology projectFusion MusicSongwriting – Band project

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Last updated September 11, 2024