Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. The high-quality music education engages and inspires pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians.
In order to increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination. At Northgate we value music as an academic subject and realise its contribution to enjoyment and enrichment and for its social benefits. We enable children to learn a musical instrument; to make music with other; to learn to sing; and to have the opportunity to progress to the next level of excellence.Â
music curriculum map
year 7 knowledge organiser
ks3 terminology
year 7 – hooks and riffs
year 7 – british folk music
year 8 – musical futures
year 8 – samba music
year 8 – instruments in orchestra
year 8 – music in rock n roll
year 9 – song writing
gcse terminology
mad t shirt
Working Independently
Below are a number of links to resources available to support independent learning:
- SAM Learning
- GCSE Pod
- BBC Bitesize
- Muse Score
- Bandlab for Education – Join Bandlab for Education. Great way of creating music in a safe environment. (Please use your computer log on name and school email only)
- Music TheoryÂ
- Music First – Log in = year started/1stinitial/surname  Password: Northgate1
Assessment in Music
You can view the current assessment and feedback policy for Music here
Personal Development and Cultural Capital in Music
Who Teaches Music
Head of Department: Miss C. Brooks, G.T.C.L. (Hons), P.G.C.E (OU)., F.T.C.L., L.T.C.L.
Email: cbrooks followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk
Other Staff:Â Mr. D. Brook, B.Mus (Hons), F.G.M.S., P.G.C.E. (Co-Director of Sixth Form)
Email: dbrook followed by @ng6.unity-ed.uk