TRINITY 2
Introduction to Medieval Music:
Drones.
Melody.
Ostinato.
Links to modern dance styles.
MICHAELMAS 1
Composition techniques:
Rhythmic Ostinato.
Setting words to Music.
Melody writing.
Balanced phrases.
Tonic / dominant.
Intro and outro.
Triads.
Sequence.
Continuing into next half term.
MICHAELMAS 2
Composition techniques:
Triads.
Sequence.
Performance:
(Solo/Ensemble)
Suggested pieces:
Johnny Todd.
Babylon.
Ob La Di.
Composition:
16 bar melody including:
Triads.
Sequence.
Repetition.
Inversion.
Balanced phrases.
LENT 1
Music for Dance.
Waltz.
Ensemble performance:
Oom Pah Pah.
Pupil choice – linked to project.
LENT 2
Music for Dance.
Composition:
Melody and harmony.
Composition above a chord sequence.
TRINITY 1
Music for Dance.
Samba:
Polyrhythms.
Group presentation.
Electronic Dance Music:
Music Technology.
Loops.
Layering sounds.