Music

Summary

In years 10 and 11, students study Music GCSE and are given the opportunity to explore many different styles of music / instrument types through varied schemes of work. 

Combining performance, composition, listening, theory and appraising; students are encouraged to develop their, creative, critical listening/ analysis as well as fine motor instrumental skills. 

As part of the GCSE and continuation from KS3, all students are given the opportunity to work as a soloist and within an ensemble where not only are their musicianship abilities assessed but also their interpersonal skills.

In Years 10 and 11, students study Level 2, BTEC Music (Technology) and are given the opportunity to explore many different hardware and software components learning about, recording and creating electronic music. 

This hands-on course also explores roles and responsibilities in the music industry as well as creating a musical product, producing music using Logic Pro X and recording sessions in the recording studio and live room in the music department.  

For KS3 Students:

• https://www.musicalfutures.org/ (Username: WHGS-Student / Password: WHGS-Student)
• https://charanga.com/site/log-in

For GCSE Music Students:

• https://elementalmusic.app/
• https://portal.focusonsound.com/

General Websites: 

• https://www.youtube.com/@musicalfuturesonline

Opportunities to Get Involved and Perform

• Opening Evening Performances
• Winter Showcase
• Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Christmas Singing
• Residential Home Christmas Singing
• Performing Arts Showcase and / or School Show Production
• Wow Factor Talent Contest
• Summer Concerts
• One Education, Showcase Rocks, Band on the Wall
• Best in Everyone Awards Evening
• One Education Events
• United Learning Events
• Royal Northern College of Music Young Artists Workshops
• Cultural Diversity Day Performances

We also offer a range of instrumental tuition lessons including Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Violin, Steel Pans.

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

If you are keen for your child to take additional 1:1 music lessons - please complete the form below and hand into school for the attention of Mrs Goodier or Mrs Martin.