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KS3 Music Mission Statement for Burnley High School

At Burnley High School, our Key Stage 3 Music program aims to ignite a lifelong passion for music by providing an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment. We strive to:

  1. Inspire Creativity and Expression: Foster creativity and individual expression through diverse musical experiences, enabling students to explore their own unique musical voices.
  2. Cultivate Musical Skills: Develop students' technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical abilities in music, ensuring a solid foundation for further musical education and personal growth.
  3. Encourage Cultural Appreciation: Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse musical traditions and cultures, broadening students' horizons and fostering respect for global musical heritage.
  4. Build Confidence and Collaboration: Enhance students' confidence and teamwork through collaborative musical activities, performances, and projects that highlight the importance of cooperation and mutual support.
  5. Integrate Technology and Innovation: Utilize modern technology and innovative teaching methods to enrich the learning experience, preparing students for the evolving landscape of the musical world.

Our mission is to empower students to become confident, skilled, and empathetic individuals who appreciate the power of music in their lives and in the world around them.

Key Stage 3 (Y7,8,9) Music Whole School Overview
Half Term 1 2 3 4 5 6
No of Lessons 6 7 5 4 5 6
7 I’ve Got Rhythm
(African Piece/Jalikunda)		 Keyboard Skills and Music Theory 1
(Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen)		 Ukulele Skills
(Various)		 Sonority City
(Beethoven)		 Film Music 1
(John Carpenter, John Williams)
8 Samba/STOMP
(STOMP)		 The Blues
(Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson)		 What Makes a Good Song?
(Range of pop artists)		 Pop Band 1
(Range of pop artists)		 Computer Game Music
(Koji Kondo)		 The Music Industry
9 Passport to World Music
(Ravi Shankar, Bob Marley)		 Instrumental Skills and Music Theory
(Rock School Levels) 		Pop Band 2
(Range of pop artists)		 How to Write a Song
BandLab / YuStudio		 Film Music 2
MAD - TSHIRT

KS3 Music Road Maps:

OCR - GCSE Music

GCSE Music at Burnley High School builds on the exciting musical journey started in Key Stage 3, giving students the chance to develop their skills, confidence, and creativity even further. Students will perform, compose, and explore a wide range of music styles, helping them to grow as well-rounded musicians. The course encourages students to express themselves, work together, and understand music from different cultures and traditions. Using both practical activities and technology, students will deepen their knowledge of how music works while continuing to enjoy making and experiencing music in a fun and supportive environment.

Please note, every subject exercise book your child has contains a subject ‘Burnley High Road Map’ that outlines the content covered, timelines and assessment points for the current year.

I love BHS because it really does feel like a family. All staff and students know each other, are extremely supportive of one another and show amazing levels of respect throughout the school. There really isn’t another school like it!”

Mrs Nixon