Music

In the Kindergarten (Foundation Stage) (ages 2 – 5) and in Key Stage 1 (ages 5 – 7), Music begins as part of the Creative Development element of the curriculum. As one of the Early Learning Goals, Creative Development gives our youngest students many opportunities to use and develop their creative and musical skills.

In Key Stage 2, Music is taught as a separate subject, and the curriculum encourages students to enjoy music through performing, listening, composing and developing their musical knowledge and understanding.

In Key Stage 3 in the Secondary School, the UK National Curriculum (http://www.qcda.gov.uk/) for Music continues to be followed. In Key Stage 4 in Years 10 – 11, students may choose to continue with Music at GCSE level. A summary of the GCSE Music syllabus, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 10 and 11 are provided in the IGCSE Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for GCSE Music may be found by visiting the Edexcel website (http://www.edexcel.com) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.

In Key Stage 5 in Year 12 the subject may be studied at GCE AS Level, and in Year 13 at GCE A Level. A summary of the GCE AS Level and A Level Music syllabuses, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 12 and 13 are provided in the AS & A Level Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for AS and A Level Music may be found by visiting the Edexcel website(http://www.edexcel.com) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.

Students with musical ability have the opportunity to enrol for additional after-school lessons with specialist instrumental teachers, and have the option of taking ABRSM Theory and Practical examinations.