The Music department comprises two purpose-built classrooms, a recording studio, an ensemble room and three practice rooms. Both classrooms are equipped with sixteen Apple Mac work-stations, complete with industry standard software, and sixteen musical keyboards. The recording studio is also equipped to industry standard. The department owns a large collection of electric and acoustic guitars, orchestral instruments, two class sets of African drums and a collection of iPod touches. These outstanding facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their musical potential by engaging in a varied and stimulating music curriculum.
For more information, please refer to year group curriculum information booklets (found under Curriculum, organised by year group) or contact the head of department, Mrs K Wilkinson.
Facilities
The Music department comprises two purpose-built classrooms, a recording studio, an ensemble room and three practice rooms. Both classrooms are equipped with sixteen Apple Mac work-stations, complete with industry standard software, and sixteen musical keyboards. The recording studio is also equipped to industry standard. The department owns a large collection of electric and acoustic guitars, orchestral instruments, two class sets of African drums and a collection of iPod touches. These outstanding facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their musical potential by engaging in a varied and stimulating music curriculum.
Courses
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Music: Students complete two core units and two optional specialist units. Units of study cover the music industry, managing a music product, live sound production, musical composition, musical performance, recording and sequencing. Learners do not need the ability to play a musical instrument in order to complete the course successfully. BTEC’s are vocationally related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work related context. They are popular and effective because they engage learners and encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for the modern-day workplace. The music BTEC course is ideal for any pupil with a keen interest in music or aspirations to work within the music industry.
Extra Curricular
The department runs a range of extra-curricular activities. These include choir, percussion ensemble, wind band, string group, and theory club. The department also offers the opportunity for pupils to undertake instrumental lessons on a wide variety of orchestral and popular instruments. The cost of these lessons is subsidised by the school. Lessons are directed by specialist staff from Hull Music Service. They represent excellent value and are a fantastic opportunity for pupils of all abilities to learn a new skill. Pupils have the opportunity to showcase their hard work and talent at the various concerts and productions organised by the department throughout the year.
