Music

The Music Department is a busy, thriving department where students enjoy composing and performing music. In lessons, students learn to play the keyboard, guitars, samba and African drums and learn to use music technology. There is an extensive extra-curricular programme offered during lunchtimes and after school (choir, Jazz band, orchestra, samba band, African drumming, keyboard club). Instrumental lessons are offered to all students, with a wide range of instruments available to learn.

Highlights of 2009 Results

The Music Department's results continue to improve:

• At KS 3, 91% of students received a level 5 or more.
• At GCSE, 82% received an A* - C
• At AS level, 50% of students received an A – C (100% A-E)
• At A2 level, 75% of students received an A – C (100% A – E)

Current Developments

• All students in Year
• The purchasing of 7 Macs for Youth Club has provided students with additional resources to extend their composition and music technology skills.
• The SOW at KS 3 has been updated in line with the new Curriculum 2008, and the KS 5 Music technology Curriculum has been rewritten. All students in Key Stage 3 will receive a booklet including all resources and assessment criteria for the unit for each term.

Beyond QK

A new initiative to teach George Elliot Primary pupils steel pans. Continued work with St Marylebone School and with top orchestras and bands. Visits from ex-students to perform and inspire including Shola Ama and Mike Daniels.