Music

Music is studied by all students in KS3 and is an optional subject in KS4

Aim of the Music Curriculum

Music at Wavell is practical, engaging and inclusive. We aim to build all students confidence and skills in music through accessible and relevant activities in both performance and composition. As a lead school of music for Hampshire we seek to extend our inclusive curriculum to support other schools in the local area.

Through practical work, we develop students understanding of keywords and music theory. The acronym MIRTHDATES is taught to explore and learn all keywords associated with Melody, Instrumentation, Rhythm and Metre, Tempo, Harmony and Tonality, Dynamics, Articulation, Texture, Era and Structure. The combination of engaging practical work with a robust foundation in music theory will allow all students the opportunity to develop a passion for music and enable good outcomes at KS4 and beyond.

The knowledge the students will have by the end of the course:

Students will be able to play a variety of melodies, chords and pieces on their chosen instrument. Students will be able to keep in time with each other and perform confidently with accuracy and expression

Students will be able to compose and develop their own musical ideas using music technology.

Students will learn how to appraise music using the elements of music. They will also have a basic knowledge of music theory and be able to identify key features within a piece of music. They will also be able to recognize conventions within a given musical style such as Jazz, Musical Theatre and Blues.

The Wavell School Music Development Plan

Some recent highlights from the Music Department:

Extra Curricular Music

*Please check the Clubs and Extra Curricular Timetable

Instrumental Music Lessons

If you would like your child to have instrumental/vocal tuition, this can be arranged through the Music Department. Hampshire Music Service provides teachers for a variety of instruments. Tuition takes place during curriculum and break times, on a rota basis in order that students do not miss the same lesson continuously. For further details please contact the Head of Music, Mrs Drake.

Timetables for instrumental lessons are displayed outside the Music Room; please encourage your child to check their times regularly.  A copy of the timetable will be provided for each student which they will receive during the first week back to school.  Please be aware that lesson times can change due to exams and other unforeseen events.

Please also be aware that the Instrumental/Vocal Tuition Contract is an annual contract.  Unfortunately, if a student changes their mind, you are still obliged to attend and pay for the instrumental lessons until the end of the contract or until a replacement can be found. 

Guitar Lessons

Rock and Pop Foundation delivers high-quality instrumental lessons here within our school. If you’d like to enrol for lessons or sign up, please click here.

https://www.rockandpopfoundation.com/musicassembly

Music Mark

We are very proud that Hampshire Music Service has invited us to become a Music Mark School due to the value we place on music here at Wavell. Music Mark works to support and enable the music education sector to deliver high-quality musical and social outcomes for all children and young people.