HOME ABOUT SCHOOL INFORMATION DEPARTMENTS STUDENTS PARENTS CAREERS MILLFIELD MESSENGER VACANCIES CONTACT US Music Music The Music curriculum encourages learners to progress individually but also as part of a group, through team work. In Key Stage 3, there is a focus on creativity, leadership, evaluation and team work. In Key Stage 4, these areas are built upon and developed in order to deepen students’ music-specific knowledge and terminology. In KS3 all assessments incorporate the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and students are assessed at the end of each half term, through practical, recorded and written work. Key Stage 4 work starts with a focus on developing both independent learning and team work, which are both integral to progress in BTEC work. Interim and end of Unit assessments take place throughout Key Stage 4. Key words are taught as part of all of the Schemes of Work and form a basis to learning in all topics and Units. These key words are built upon and incremented as students progress each year. There are also many opportunities to refer to Numeracy within musical structures and rhythms in the Music Curriculum. Skills and personal development Students will learn through practical and knowledge-based tasks. These will include: Listening to and appraising music from different eras, from a range of composers, artists and genres. Develop initial musical ideas into structured compositions within a certain style Analyse and evaluate their own and others’ practical compositions and performances. Express themselves creatively through the development of musical ideas. Learn to take risks and develop resilience. Facilities The school has a newly refurbished music room that is fully equipped with iPads, guitars, keyboards and digital pianos, there are also a few small practice rooms, along with a purpose-built stage area, for studio performances. Mrs C. Hill – Head of Music Mrs C. Longworth – Teacher of Music / Head of Drama Mr N. McMinn – Performing Arts Technician Extra-Curricular Activities Music – We host a range of shows where our students can showcase their musical talent – for example, in December, we hold the Millfield Carol Services at Thornton Methodist Church. Students with an interest in singing can also take part in the Celebration of Music, which is held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens in March. Towards the end of the academic year we host the Performing Arts Showcase, then the final show of the year, The Big Gig. Millfield Band & Choir – Open to all young musicians of any standard, and meet every week. Perform regularly at events both in and out of school. Future Career Pathways Students wishing to further their studies can find Music courses running at Blackpool Sixth Form College and Blackpool & The Fylde College, including courses of A-Level Music, A-Level Music Technology and BTEC Diplomas in Music, Music Technology & Musical Theatre. Career opportunities can be anything from a Music Artist, Performer, Composer, Singer/Songwriter, Music Tech Specialist, Roadie, Music A&R, Artist Management, Music Software App Developer, Music Studio Manager and Music Events Manager. Music Learning Journey Music Student Resources Copyright © 2019 Millfield - Designed & Developed by