Unit 229 - Music Rehearsal Skills – Pupils will set personal goals for the rehearsal process, choose repertoire to perform and identify methods to refine their instrumental/vocal skills.

Unit 227 – Using a Digital Audio Workstation – Pupils will be learning the basics of how to use computer software such as Garage band and Cubase.

Unit 226 – Remixing and Production – Pupils will be exploring different styles of remixing and identify a specific style that they would like to remix.

Unit 229 - Music Rehearsal Skills – Pupils will undertake the rehearsal process to refine repertoire for a 15 minute performance.

Unit 209 – Listening to Music – Pupils will be learning to analyse music effectively; identifying structures; using correct terminology to describe different music; defining genres.

Unit 227 – Using a Digital Audio Workstation – Pupils will continue to learn how to use a DAW and will create a power point presentation showing how the main functions and features work and what they are used for. 

Unit 226 – Remixing and Production – Pupils will be given a specific song that they will need to remix into their chosen style. They will need to evidence progress throughout in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, using screenshots and explaining what processes they have undertaken.

Unit 229 - Music Rehearsal Skills – Following a dress rehearsal/performance of their repertoire, pupils will then evaluate the performance and the rehearsal process as a whole.

Unit 209 – Listening to Music - Pupils will be given two different music recordings and will need to assess their emotional response to each. They will then compare their response with those of two other peers, looking at how different factors have influenced each response.

Internal Assessment – Coursework - This will take place in school and will be marked by the teacher.

External Assessment – Coursework and video evidence - This will take place in school but will be marked by Rockschool.

It would be extremely beneficial for your child to have their chosen instrument available at home to refine their skills. Unfortunately the school does not have the resources to supply each pupil with an instrument so that they are able to practise at home. Most instruments can be sourced as cheap as £20 - £50 online and can be found even cheaper second hand.

Another valuable item for your child is a pair of over ear headphones. These are essential for practising instruments and using music technology to record any compositions they create (iPads, iMacs, Mixing Desks).

For further advice on purchasing an instrument/pair of over ear headphones to aid your child’s learning, please contact Mr Sullivan on Class Dojo or via email (sullivanb@jamesbrindley.bham.sch.uk)