A course structured using all elements of British folk music to build students' performance, listening and composition skills so that they are well-prepared for their GCSE music qualification.
A Key Stage 3 music course on British folk music, pitched at the upper end of ability (high attaining Year 7 and 8s, as well as Year 9 classes). The course is structured using the elements of music and focuses on building students' listening, performance and composition skills, integrating all of the skills needed to prepare for a GCSE music qualification. The listening lessons focus on one element in relation to British folk music and allow students to develop their critical listening skills through a series of listening and short written exercises, including a GCSE-style listening test. Each listening lesson is then followed by a practical lesson which sees students applying their knowledge through performing folk music and composing their own music in folk styles. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive knowledge of the sound and style of British folk music, as well as a completed folk performance and composition.
Course Content
12 LESSONS
12 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Sonority Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Sonority Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Tonality and Melody Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Tonality and Melody Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Harmony Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Harmony Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Tempo, Rhythm and Metre Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Tempo, Rhythm and Metre Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Texture Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Texture Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Lesson 11
Structure Listening
60 minutes
Lesson 12
Structure Performance and Composition
60 minutes
Key Skills
Listening
Appraising
Analysis
Composition
Educator
Rory H
Music Specialist
Rory is a music fanatic! With a number of years teaching music in the classroom, Rory now also works closely with individuals and small groups to help develop their skills and work towards their learning targets.
