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Music

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Chiswick has a thriving music scene and there is something to offer for everyone. 

This page is about what we offer in our curriculum. If you want to hear more about what happens outside the classroom, please click here, or Check out our YouTube channel for more.

KS3

We have 55 minutes per week from years 7 - 9 covering theory, aural skills, analysis, history, as well as piano, singing, and drumming. 

Every KS3 lesson includes listening to the Chiswick Canon, 30 pieces that we think every child should know by the end of Year 9. 

KS4

Students can take up to 3 options at KS4

  1. OCR GCSE Music. This is split up into performing, composing, and appraising (a mixture of listening, analysis, and theory). 
  2. Grade 6 (or above) in an instrument/voice of the student's choice. Students may prepare for a live or digital exam and will have to learn at least 3 pieces, potentially also including scales, sight reading, and aural tests. A pass is equivalent to a grade 7 at GCSE, and a merit/distinction is an 8.5. Many of our candidates undertake Trinity Rock and Pop Grade 6, but all options are available. This is taught by our visiting music teachers. 
  3. Trinity Grade 6 Theory. This is taught free of charge for 20 mins a week peripatetically (changing time every week). This covers scales, melody writing, chord writing, intervals, and more advanced rhythms. A pass is equivalent to a grade 7 at GCSE, and a merit/distinction is an 8.5. 

KS5

We teach Eduqas A Level Music, covering the Development of the Symphony, 20th Century Classical Music, and Jazz from 1920-60. There is also a composition component as well as an 8-minute live performance exam.  

Staff

  • Mr. Zac Moxon, Director of Music and Bassoon Teacher
  • Ms. Vania Azadi, Teacher of Music
  • Mr. Samuel Dubois, Teacher of Music and Steel Pan Lead

Visiting Music Teachers

  • Ms. Celia James - Singing
  • Ms. Angie Okano - Cello 
  • Ms. Gill Austin - Violin & Viola
  • Mr. Ollie Bartlett - Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba)
  • Mr. Stuart Ashton - Flute, Clarinet, & Saxophone
  • Mr. Adam Everard - Acoustic & Bass Guitar
  • Ms. Yoanita Dharmawan - Piano 
  • Mr. Miguel Diniz - Composition & Piano
  • Mr. Anton Brown - Oboe and Theory
  • Mr. Will Rowling - Drum Kit
  • Mr. Martin James - Drum Kit

Please click on the links below to view the Curriculum Maps for Music & the Development Plan.

KS3 Music Curriculum Map

GCSE Music Curriculum Map

A Level Music Curriculum Map

Please visit our Music page to view the Music Development Plan:

Music Development Plan

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