Music NC

Introduction: 

Music is the gateway to the soul. It gives us the power to communicate our feelings without words. It suits any emotion and gives us confidence to communicate in the world we live in. Music takes us to different places, inspires our imagination and accompanies most of what we see in every day life. A world without music would be a very dull place. Music transcends borders, connecting people from different corners of the world.  

Skills developed: 

Studying Music provides students with a range of valuable skills that are essential for their personal and professional development. Here are some of the key skills that pupils will develop when studying Music: 

• Communication Skills: Studying Music helps students improve their ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and through written Music. They learn how to express their thoughts and ideas clearly and confidently, both in groups and on their own. 
• Performing: Students learn how to improve fine motor skills on different instruments and learn how to gradually perform more complex pieces. 
• Composition: Students learn how to write their own music using a variety of different rhythms and pitch. They then learn how to add different accompaniments and increasing harmonic content. 
• Listening: Through listening to a wide variety of music, students learn how to describe music using the Elements of Music and make greater use of the different music terminology. 
• Cultural Awareness: Music exposes students to different cultures, perspectives, and historical contexts. This helps them develop a broader understanding of the world and appreciate diversity. 

Overall, studying Music equips pupils with essential skills that are valuable not only during their school years but also in their future endeavours. 

Topics covered: 

The topics and texts we cover in Music are: