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ROCK SCHOOL
Qualification: RSL Level 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners (Performing)
Course Length: 1 Year
Available for: Year 9-11
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Rock School is a KS4 course available to all students. The year-long course gives students the opportunity to form a band and rehearse during their 4.5 hours of lesson time per week. Each band will put together a setlist of several cover songs which culminates in an end-of-year performance to families. During this time, bands will have the opportunity to record one of their tracks and film a music video.
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As well as developing performance skills, all students will complete a Musical Knowledge unit, which explores a variety of musical genres and allows them to investigate areas of music that they are interested in.
MUSIC TECH
Qualification: RSL Level 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners (Technology)
Course Length: 1 Year
Available for: Year 9-11
Music Technology is a level 2 course designed to build on the students’ experiences in KS3 of creating music using DAW software. Students will learn how to create music using MIDI and Audio, edit their tracks, and use professional mixing and mastering techniques to achieve a professional sound. Students will have access to our Mac suites with Logic Pro, as well as our three recording studios equipped with high-quality hardware and software.
As well as developing production skills, all students will complete a Musical Knowledge unit, which explores a variety of musical genres and allows them to investigate areas of music that they are interested in.
GCSE MUSIC
Course Length: 1 Year
Available for: Year 10-11
Entry Requirements: Grade 3 or above on an instrument and/or Rock School Level 2
GCSE Music provides students with the opportunity to focus on three key areas of musicianship: Composition, Performance, and Theory/Analysis.
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COMPOSITION During the year students will write two pieces of music: a composition to a set brief, and a free choice composition. Each composition is worth 15% of the total
GCSE PERFORMANCE Students will perform a minimum of two pieces for their composition. A solo performance piece (which can have piano accompaniment or a backing track) and an ensemble performance with other musicians. Each performance is worth 15% of the total GCSE.
EXAM At the end of the year, students will complete a 90-minute exam paper covering four areas of study: The Concerto Through Time, Rhythms of the World, Film Music, Conventions of Pop
