Our S3 course prepares our young people for their National 5 qualification in S4. Music allows learners to develop knowledge and skills enabling them to grow in their journey. Learners are taught through three main components: Listening (critical thinking/communication), Composing (creativity/growth mindset)and Performing (teamwork / social awareness / self-management & efficiency). A wide variety of genres are covered from Blues and Rap to Baroque, and these are taught through the three components. Learners will continue to develop their solo performance skills on their 2 chosen instruments from S2. They will engage in lessons exploring a variety of musical styles to experience and develop their understanding of a breadth of musical concepts. This will include music literacy where learners will build on their theory of music skills. Learners have significant opportunities for personalisation and choice and the ultimate goal is to facilitate the personal development of Music in order that this enjoyment continues beyond the school walls and stays with them for life.
❖All woodwind and brass learners are strongly encouraged to play in the wind band to develop their literacy skills, aural awareness, general musicianship skills and, most importantly, confidence.
❖All singers are strongly encouraged to be part of our school choir to develop their vocal warm-up techniques, harmony skills, aural awareness, general musicianship skills and most importantly their confidence
