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Year 8

Autumn Term

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AUTUMN HALF TERM 1
Topic: The Western Classical Tradition
Key knowledge: The history of Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras Understanding key features within these period of music	Key skills: Aural awareness Performance Composing Ensemble skills
Key specialist terminology: Baroque Classical Romantic Melody Chords Canon Structure Ground bass Theme & Variation Programme music	Beyond the Classroom: Revisiting specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listening to and watching performances from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras Visit the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zw3nrwx/revision/3
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will perform their compositions. Students will be expected to perform in time with their group clearly and confidently. Students will be encouraged to include: an interesting melody a developed accompaniment Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

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Year 8

Autumn Term

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AUTUMN HALF TERM 2
Topic: History of Rock & Pop
Key knowledge: Key features of a range of Rock and Pop styles, including ‘British Beat’, Soul, Hard Rock, Synth Pop, R&B and EDM an understanding of the history and context of these styles	Key skills: Aural awareness Performance Ensemble skills
Key specialist terminology: British Beat - Back Beat Soul - Syncopation Hard Rock - Distortion Synth Pop - Power chord R&B - Synthesizer EDM - Melisma Chord - Drop Melody Riff Bass line	Beyond the Classroom: Revisiting specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listening to and watching Rock and Pop videos and performances Visit the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbw7pv4/articles/zrrnpg8
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will perform a variety of Rock and Pop songs. Students will be expected to perform confidently and in time. Students will be encouraged to play correct pitches and rhythms. Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

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SPRING HALF TERM 1
Topic: Ukulele
Key knowledge: The history and origins of the ukulele Understanding tab notation Understanding how to form and strum chords	Key skills: Aural awareness Performance Ensemble skills
Key specialist terminology: Melody Chords Tab notation Major Minor Rhythm Strumming Pattern	Beyond the Classroom: Revising specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listening to and watching ukulele videos and performances Looking at relevant ukulele tab notation in your Google Classroom. Visit the following website: https://ukulelemagazine.com/lessons/your-first-ukulele-lesson-a-beginners-guide-to-playing-ukulele
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will perform a variety of pop songs following tab notation, using the chords they have learnt to strum. Students will be expected to perform in time with the backing tracks clearly and confidently. Students will be encouraged to play correct pitches and rhythms using the correct fingers. Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

Year 8

Spring Term

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SPRING HALF TERM 2
Topic: Blues
Key knowledge: The history and origins of Blues music Understanding 12-bar blues, walking bass and improvisation How to perform 12-bar blues, walking bass and improvisation	Key skills: Aural awareness Performance Composing Ensemble skills
Key specialist terminology: 12-bar blues Walking bass Improvisation Melody Chords Structure Blues scale Swing rhythms Call & response	Beyond the Classroom: Revisiting specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listening to and watching Blues videos and performances Visit the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkbh2v4
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will perform their Blues compositions. Students will be expected to perform in time with their group clearly and confidently. Students will be encouraged to include: Improvisation Swing rhythms Walking bass Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

Year 8

Spring Term

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SUMMER HALF TERM 1 (or 2)
Topic: Bhangra
Key knowledge: The history and origins of Bhangra The types of instruments used Musical features of Bhangra	Key skills: Aural Performing Composing Ensemble skills
Key specialist terminology: Melody Chords Rhythm Chaal rhythm Dhol drum Tumbi Sitar Tabla Arrangement	Beyond the Classroom: Revisiting specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listening to and watching Bhangra videos and performances Visit the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zkjw7p3/revision/1
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will perform their Bhangra compositions. Students will be expected to perform in time with their group clearly and confidently. Students will be encouraged to include: features of Western dance music features of Indian classical music Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

Year 8

Summer Term

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SUMMER HALF TERM 2 (or 1)
Topic: Logic Pro
Key knowledge: How to set up a new Logic project How to play and record in chords How to quantize and why this is done How to create and input a drum beat What a remix is How to remix a piece	Key skills: Aural Performing Composing Knowledge of specific music software
Key specialist terminology: Chord Melody Back beat Remix Quantize Structure Electronic effects Harmony	Beyond the Classroom: Revisiting specialist terminology to further classroom understanding Listen to and compose original versions and remixes of songs Visit the following website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/music-ks3-gcse-sharing-and-remixing-music/znyygwx
How will we assess the knowledge, understanding and skills taught in this topic? Students will input their Logic remixes. Students will be expected to record and edit their chosen song. Students will be encouraged to: play correct rhythms and pitches arrange and remix their chosen song creatively Students will also complete a knowledge test to assess their understanding of this topic.

Year 8

Summer Term

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