KS3 Rolling Programme

KS3 tutor groups follow a 3-year rolling programme of Music, ensuring breadth of experience across instruments, genres and musical styles. Each year covers six distinct half-term units, with Carol Service preparation featuring as a recurring performance opportunity.

Class Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
KS3
Tutor Groups		 3-year rolling programme Year 1 Movie Mash-Up
Learning to play music from films on chime bars & glockenspiels
 Christmas is Coming
Preparing an item for the Carol Service
 Chinese New Year
& pentatonic scales
 Samba!
Rhythms & instruments of samba, playing samba pieces
 Intro to Keyboard Skills
Playing 5-finger tunes
 Developing Keyboard Skills
Starting to use 2 hands
Year 2 Ukulele Magic!
Learning to play a variety of chords on the ukulele. Also preparing an item for the Carol Service.
 BBC Ten Pieces
Using chime bars/glockenspiels to play classical pieces and compose our own
 Ground Bass
Using the keyboards to play & compose music with a ground bass
Year 3 Play That Song
Making a class arrangement
 Christmas is Coming
Preparing an item for the Carol Service
 Feel the Beat!
Using drum pads
 The Beatles
Learning about the Fab Four & playing some of their best-known tunes
Individual Needs Curriculum

This curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of individuals in the class, loosely based around the topics below. Lessons also include warm-up games, singing and action songs.

Class Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
KS3 Body Percussion Christmas is Coming
Preparing an item for the Carol Service
 Feel the Beat
Using drum pads
 Repeating Patterns
Playing a range of rhythmic and melodic ostinato. Composing a class piece.
Instruments & Themes

Across the rolling programme, students encounter a broad range of instruments and musical themes, building practical skills alongside musical knowledge and appreciation.

Instruments
Chime Bars Glockenspiels Ukulele Keyboard Drum Pads Body Percussion
Musical Genres
Film Music World Music Classical Samba Popular Music Blues / Rock
Skills Developed
Performance Composition Rhythm Melody Music Theory Ensemble Work
Recurring Events
Carol Service Class Concerts Class Compositions