Curriculum Outline Document

Year 7 Music
September 2015- June 2016
Curriculum Outline Document Music Year 7

Term 1 Part 1
(7th Sept 29th Oct)

Term 1 Part 2
(3rd Nov
22nd Dec)

Term 2 Part 1
(4th Jan
8th Feb)

Term 2 Part 2
(15rd Feb
11th Apr)

GAMELAN MUSIC
This unit introduces pupils to the Gamelan music of
Bali and Indonesia. The project includes
opportunities to listen, compose and perform while
building and reinforcing previous knowledge of
rhythmic notation, form and structure, and
dynamics. Pupils will also discover the historical and
cultural background of Samba music.
WINTER SONG
Fitting words and music together for a specific
occasion, within a carefully planned structure
Cross curricular links are made with English, as a
complete set of lyrics will be completed by each
group.
Groups are expected to sing, and perform a
complete song, using instruments and the
accompaniment feature on the keyboards.
THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
Develop awareness of how The Beatles influenced
pop music of the 1960s and music today.
Learn to play and sing Beatles songs in group/class
ensembles, fitting parts in with others. Learn about
chords and how they are used and constructed in
pop songs.

GROUND BASS
Ground Bass and Canons This unit builds on
knowledge gained from the previous unit
(Variations). The work on variations is developed
further by introducing the use of Ground bass with
students completing a composition in canon form.

(Sep 2014-June 2015)

Filmed assessment
Performance of a
gamelan piece of
music and
composition.

Filmed assessment
Winter song
composition in
groups

Filmed assessment
Class performance of
Help, with original
lyrics composed in
groups.
Performance of Hey
Jude, chords and
melody
Filmed assessment
Performance of Time
Lapse by Micahel
Nyman
Composition
variations on
Pacabels Canon

Term 3 Part 1
(11th Apr
23rd May)

MUSICALS
Having learned about musicals in general, the pupils
then spend some time learning about the show they
will come and see; they sing and listen to songs to
make them more familiar and, if practical, play some
of the songs on keyboards.

Term 3 Part 2
(30thMay
27th June)

FORM AND STURCTURE

This unit develops pupils' ability to recognise,
explore and use different musical structures and
understand how they can create different effects.
During the unit they learn about the importance of
contrast and variety in musical structures. They
learn how to sing a 'call and response' song and
explore ostinato accompaniments (rhythmic and/or
melodic). They create and develop pieces in both
ternary and simple rondo form, making connections
between the structure and its impact on the
listener.

Filmed assessment
Performance of
Memory from Cats
dependant on the
specific musical
chosen by teacher.
Filmed assessment
Composition using a
specific structure
and form.