The Music Curriculum for Key Stage 3 is planned by the coordinator in line with Nelson Thornes- Sounds of Music Scheme, with appropriate amendments to suit the individual needs of the pupils.

We aim to ensure that pupils listen and respond to a wide range of music from different times and cultures. The key elements of music are developed through skills of performing, composing and appraising.

	Pupils in Key Stage 3 receive 1 x40 mins lesson per week.
	Pupils in Key Stage 4 have the opportunity to select Music as an option for 1x80 min lesson per week.

The curriculum is delivered through topics or units of work in half- termly blocks with the following titles:

	Year 7 Contrasts and Accompaniments, Christmas Production Operas and Musicals, Invaders Music around the world, Pictures in Sounds
	Year 8 Musical Structure, Christmas Production Space Journeys, Music of the British Isles Tudor Music, Dances
	Year 9 Musical Textures, Christmas Production Chords and Melodies, Music of Europe East meets West, Enjoy Singing,
	Key Stage 4 Music through the Ages, Music through Song Music through Dance

In addition some pupils have the opportunity to play instruments through specialist teachers who are employed by the school. These include drums, guitars and keyboards. The students are awarded AQA certificates in these areas.

All pupils have the opportunity to take part in performances for a Christmas Celebration and a Charity Concert which is shared with parents and friends. There are a range of lunchtime and afterschool music activities available too, including choir, guitar hero, recorders, KS3 and KS4 band plus music group.

We also traditionally take part in the Special Schools Christmas Celebration held at Portsmouth Cathedral and the portsmouth schools music festival at the guildhall in july.