The Cheadle Academy

Music - Long Term Plan

Our long term plans are updated and reviewed regularly in line with adaptions to the curriculum.

If you have any questions or queries we welcome you to contact the Subject Leader using the contact details on the main curriculum page.

Subject 

Music

SUBJECT LONG-TERM PLAN

 

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 7

I Got Rhythm

How do we describe music and notate rhythm?

Keyboard Skills and Pitch

How do we notate pitch and how does this relate to the keyboard?

Instruments of the Orchestra

What are the four families and key instruments of the orchestra?

Power of the Pentatonic

What is the pentatonic scale and how is it used in popular music?

Form and Structure

How do we organise music?

Folk Music

How do different cultures around the world create music?

 Year 8

Music of Africa

How is music in Western Africa created?

Horror/Music for Suspense

How is music used in the horror genre and to create suspense?

The Blues

What are the key features of Blues music and how has it influenced modern music?

4 Chord Songs

What is the four-chord trick and how is it used in music?

Variations

How are variations created in music?

Game Music

How is music used to enhance Video Games?

Year 9

Reggae

What is Reggae music and how has it influenced modern music?

Film Music

How is music used in film?

The Music of Cuba

What is Cuban music and how has it influenced modern music?

Rock ‘n’ Roll

What is Rock ‘n’ Roll and how has the genre influenced modern music?

Music Through the Decades

How has music changed over the last 50 years (1970-2020)?