If you have any queries regarding Music please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Mike Deakin
Head of Music
If your child is interested in starting/continuing music lessons here at Newman then please click the button below to download the letter which contains all the relevant information.
Year 7
Pupils continue or start to develop performing skills in singing, percussion and keyboard skills. They will then use these skills to describe and perform music of different styles on their own and in groups. Music covered includes Gamelan, Composing tunes, Spring by Vivaldi and Looping Weather music with voice alteration.
Year 8
In Year 8 pupils continue to develop their skills further in performing, composing and listening. They will have the chance to develop and use ukuleles and guitars from bass to acoustic and develop a sense of group playing. Music covered will include Tonality, Cover Versions, Blues and Film Music.
Year 9
In music in Year 9 the pupils continue to use all the skills they have developed in performing, composing and listening to music in a range of styles and from different times and places. After exploring chord sequences and their use, pupils will perform and explore the importance of Rock and Roll music, Dance Music and then create their own pop song after exploring the features of popular pop songs.
Each pupil will be given a timetable for lessons for each half term. It is there responsibility to be there on time and with the right instrument and music. These lessons will be billed for even if not attended. If your child loses their timetable, there are spares in the music room.