Head of Music              Ms. Z. Owen
Teachers of Music      Mr. J. Thompson, Miss. H. Egerton

Music plays a vital role in the heart of the curriculum.  It contributes to the personal, cultural, social and academic development of every pupil.  It extends them in ways that cannot be easily measured and its value goes well beyond the classroom experience.  Music is one of the most powerful influences on our society and its various forms has relevance for all students.

The importance of Music
Music is a unique form of communication that can change the way students feel, think and act.  Music forms part of an individual’s identity and positive interaction with music can develop students’ competence as learners and increase their self esteem.  Music brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development.  As an integral part of culture, past and present, music helps students understand themselves, relate to others and develop their cultural understanding, forging important links between home school and the wider world.

Music is a compulsory subject at key stage 3. 
Music education encourages active involvement in different forms of music-making, both individual and communal, helping to develop a sense of group identity and togetherness.  Music can influence students’ development in and out of school by fostering personal development and maturity, creating a sense of achievement and self-worth, and increasing students’ ability to work with others in a group context.

Curriculum Organisation
(we have a 50 period timetable that covers 2 weeks)

Key Stage 3
Year 7
3 x 1 hour sessions. 
Year 8
3 x 1 hour sessions.
Year 9
2 x 1 hour sessions.

Music is an optional subject at Key Stage 4.
The GCSE syllabus aims to give students opportunities to:

• develop their understanding and appreciation of a range of different kinds of music.
• extend their own interests and increase their ability to make judgements about musical quality.
• develop broader life-skills and attributes including critical and creative thinking, aesthetic sensitivity and emotional and cultural development.

It also aims to give students opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to:

• make music, both individually and in groups.
• develop a life-long interest in music, e.g. through community music making.
• progress to further study, e.g. Advanced GCE’s and other equivalent qualifications, and/or to follow a music related career, where appropriate.

Key Stage 4
Years 10 and 11
5 x 1 hour sessions.

Music is offered as a ‘Full Course’ and follows the ‘Edexcel’ specification.  Further information about the specification and content can be found at www.edexcel.org.uk

Peripatetic Music Teachers
Mr M. Bushnell Wye                Saxophone, Clarinet
Mr O. Carman                         Keyboard, Saxophone
Mr L. Cooper                          Brass, Beginner Strings
Mrs A Duthrie                          Flute, Music Theory
Mr M. Rossiter             Rock and Pop Guitar, Drums
Mrs J. Wright                           Piano
(please note that Ms. Owen will endeavour to provide peripatetic lessons for other instruments not listed here)

Extra curricular activities include:
Hartford Singers
Saxophone Group
String Group
Jazz Band (musicians Grade 4 and over)
Orchestra (musicians Grade 1 and over)

Other enrichment opportunities include:
Concert visits, workshops with professional musicians, performances and concerts in the local community, combined performances with local Primary schools and workshops with our post 16 partners.