Allerton Grange High School

Allerton Grange

Music

  • The Music department should be a fun place where students can enjoy learning.
  • All students regardless of their ability and interest in music making should feel valued and welcomed by staff.
  • Students should want to learn and they should be assured that the department is available for them to experiment with musical ideas and to develop skills.
  • Students should respect the right of others to be able to learn without interruptions and distractions from others.
  • Students should be given the opportunity to reach the highest standards of musical excellence.

    • All Music curriculum and curriculum enhancement opportunities are open to all students regardless of their gender, ethnicity and musical ability.

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    NB The information below this point is out of date and is currently being re-developed. Dated 12 May 2010.

    Resources and Staffing -2008/9

    The Music Department is currently staffed as follows:

    Nigel Rochford Curriculum Leader

    Theresa Head Teacher of Music

    Sam Mercer Teacher of Music


    The Music Department is housed in E block and consists of:

    • EG1 and EG2 – designated music teaching rooms
    • EG3-small room for instrumental and small group teaching
    • Music Department office and storeroom
    • CG4 – Teaching room shared with English Department


    There is a small crush hall outside EG1 and EG2 for students to line up and for displays of performance events and notices.

     

    EG1 and EG2 are equipped with:

    Desks and chairs for 28 students, 16 full sized keyboards, 28 headphones,, A piano, A Hi-fi system with wall mounted speakers, A vocal PA system, 1 drum kit, A stock of tuned percussion instruments, A storeroom housing guitars and amplifiers, 7 PC computers with a range of music software –Sibelius 4, Cubase, Acid Pro, Reason, Dance Ejay and Word.

     

    EG3 is equipped with:

     

    Piano, 3 Full size keyboard, Vocal PA, 1 drum kit, 3 Sitar, 3 Dhols, 3 sets of Tabla, 3 harmoniums, pair of Congas and instrument storage. Equipment for two Samba Bands.

    Music ICT

     

    We are currently integrating music ICT into all units of work. Each main teaching room has 7 PC workstations networked to the school server.

     

    The school also uses the City Learning Centre which is situated on the school site. In KS3 classes have a half-term unit using Dance music software. The CLC is also used for GCSE, AS/A2 composing and recording work –Sibelius, Reason, Cubase Sx and Garage Band. Both PC and Apple Mac computer are used. The CLC also has a professional level sound studio.

    Curriculum Enhancement and Performance Opportunities

     

    Our policy is to make the music department available to all students so that they can:

     


    • Develop their own playing skills.
    • Make music with other students
    • Enjoy experimenting with music ICT
    • Complete practical music homework tasks
    • Prepare for end of unit keyboard tests and instrumental exams.
    • Rehearse for annual music events

     

    Students are encouraged to organise their own rehearsals and staff also run music ensembles. Rehearsals change according to the needs of the Performing Arts calendar. These include singing groups, keyboard orchestras as well as preparation, training for musicals and shows.

     

    Curriculum Enhancement Activities

    Tuesday/Wednesday/

    Thursday

    Break time Keyboard Club

    Room E1/2

    Open to all students

    Tuesday-Thursday

    3.20-group nights

    E1/2/3

    Ask Music staff

    Tuesday

    Lunchtime - bands and singers rehearsal time

    E1/2/3

    Open to all instrument players and singers

    Wednesday

    Lunchtime - Concert Band

    E1

    Open to all instrument players

    Tuesday

    3.20 - Rock Band

    E1

    Ask Music staff

    Thursday

    Lunchtime –Pop Choir

    E2

    Open to all students

    Tuesday/Wednesday

    Music ICT Club - lunchtime

    CLC

    Open to all students

    Friday

    Lunch-time Staff R&B band

    E1/CLC Studio

    Staff

     

    New for September 2008 –SAMBA BAND! – Tuesdays after school

     

    Annual Music Events

    Open Evening

    The World of Music Concert

    KS4 Performances

    KS5 Performances

    The Winter Show

    Rock Pop Rhythm and Blues Spectacular

    Mini World Tour of Primary Schools

    The Summer Show

     

    Music Passport Project –we are currently taking part in a research project in partnership with Artforms Leeds. This involves

    student mentors working at partner schools with Y5/6 pupils.

     

    Arts Awards – We have recently gained approval to deliver the National Arts Awards in school at Bronze and Silver level.

     

    The school currently has Gold Artsmark status from the Arts Council.