MUSIC @ HAYES
OUR CURRICULUM PURPOSE
We aim to give students the knowledge and skills they need for music to play a positive part in the rest of their lives, whether this involves performing, creating, or appreciating. Some of our students have gone on to be professional performers and composers; however, all Hayes students gain an appreciation of the power of music in everyday life.
PERFORMING, CREATING AND APPRECIATING
KEY FEATURES OF LEARNING
We provide a structured programme of skills-building and knowledge-building at KS3, coupled with weekly ‘wider listening’ activities that build cultural capital and broaden students’ horizons. This includes exposure to great works of musical art through playing, listening, and watching on video and performing live. We run GCSE Music, and A level courses in both Music and Music Technology. An extensive extra-curricular programme is offered to provide opportunities at all musical levels, with plenty of opportunities open to all but also some ‘progression’ routes for more experienced musicians. Extra-curricular activities also provide leadership opportunities for students via our ‘Music Leaders’ scheme. Every year the Choir (which is open to all) and Concert Band go on tour to a different European destination. It is possible for all students to take up individual lessons on an instrument, voice, or DJ-ing. This is fully funded for Pupil Premium students. We expose students to excellence in music through trips to concerts and workshops and performances from visiting artists. We have extensive links with Bromley Youth Music Trust (many of our students participate in a wide range of ensembles there) and other organisations such as Musical Futures, Sing Up, and Handbell Ringers of Great Britain.
Our curriculum develops students’ resilience and teamwork, as well as their self-discipline, empathy and fine motor skills.
DEVELOPING LEARNERS
Students leave us with an appreciation and knowledge of music that they can enjoy for their whole lives and with an awareness of the power of music, and the breadth and range of the music that exists. We develop musical skills that will enable them to play chords on the guitar, ukulele and keyboard, and enough understanding to pursue further musical skills under their own steam via the internet or books.
An introduction to Year 7 Music
In this video produced for Year 6 Induction Day, Miss Werry (Director of Music) welcomes students to the school, encourages their participation in the wide range of musical opportunities on offer and exaplains what students will be learning in music lessons.