Music
At Leeds City Academy, we aim to give students the opportunity by the end of KS4 to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the music industry, e.g. the live sound industry, solo or group professional performance, or music promotion and publishing. To support progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic music course or an apprenticeship. We are proud to offer free tuition for students wishing to learn an instrument from year 7 to year 11. We have specialist rooms equipped with ICT and instrumental practice rooms. We offer a wide range of opportunities for students to practice and perform either solo or as part of a group.
We currently offer BTEC First Award in Music.
For more information, please contact our Head of department: Catherine Byfield
Course Delivered
- BTEC First Award in Music (EDEXCEL)
Term by Term Subject Content
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KS3 |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 7 |
Performance Timing Accuracy of melody and rhythm Working with others Notation reading Basic instrumental and vocal technique Fluency
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Composition Melody writing Melodic development Using melodic and rhythmic devices Understanding notation Writing basic harmony Structuring their work.
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Theory, Analysis, Listening and Appraisal Understanding of music theory Ability to analyse the main components and technicalities of music from both written and aural extracts Ability to apply their analysis to validate the music’s purpose, intention or function. |
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Year 8 |
Performance Timing Accuracy of melody and rhythm Working with others Notation reading Basic instrumental and vocal technique Fluency |
Composition Melody writing Melodic development Using melodic and rhythmic devices Understanding notation Writing basic harmony Structuring their work.
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Theory, Analysis, Listening and Appraisal Understanding of music theory Ability to analyse the main components and technicalities of music from both written and aural extracts Ability to apply their analysis to validate the music’s purpose, intention or function. |
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KS4 |
Term 1
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Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 9 |
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim A: develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
Music Theory |
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim A: develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
BTEC Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Learning aim A: plan, develop and deliver a music product Learning aim B: promote a music product
Music Theory |
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim B: use your music performance skills within rehearsal and performance.
BTEC Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Learning aim A: plan, develop and deliver a music product Learning aim B: promote a music product
Music Theory |
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Year 10 |
BTEC Unit 1: The Music Industry Learning aim A: Understand different types of organisations that make up the music industry Learning aim B: Understand job roles in the music industry.
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim A: develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
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BTEC Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Learning aim A: plan, develop and deliver a music product Learning aim B: promote a music product
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim A: develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
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BTEC Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Learning aim C: review the management of a music product.
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim B: use your music performance skills within rehearsal and performance.
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Year 11 |
BTEC Unit 3: Live Sound Learning aim A: plan for a live music event Learning aim B: demonstrate understanding of health and safety
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim A: develop your music performance skills and review your own practice
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BTEC Unit 3: Live Sound Learning aim C: set up and use live music systems.
BTEC Unit 5: Introducing Music Performance Learning aim B: use your music performance skills within rehearsal and performance.
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For further information on the curriculum offered please contact the Academy F.A.O Alicia Roberts (Subject Leader for Performing Arts)