| ST. ANSELM’S COLLEGE CURRICULUM VISION FOR MUSIC |
| VISION – A highly ambitious curriculum in Music is one that supports and challenges the students continuously through their musical journeys. All students should be offered the opportunities to fully develop their potential and to appreciate the relevance of music in their lives. |
| INTENT – summary of the thinking behind your curriculum design and its sequencing The curriculum is designed as an accumulation and application of key musical skills through the visiting of major milestones in musical history. (It should be noted that key skills acquired in Year 7 are still utilised in Year 13 for example, albeit to a higher level). The curriculum is also updated as appropriate in order to be relevant to working in the modern-day Music Industry. |
| IMPLEMENTATION – summary of the pedagogy to be used to effectively deliver the curriculum A holistic approach encompassing listening/theory; composition/arranging and performance is employed in the delivery of music. It is essential that the students can develop and appreciate the relevance of core skills through their practical application. In addition a wide range of extra-curricular activities and performance opportunities are offered which greatly enhance the students’ curriculum. |
| IMPACT – the long-lasting impact your curriculum will have on our students It is to be hoped that the curriculum will both enhance the students’ understanding and appreciation of music and help contribute towards a lifelong love affair with music. |
