| Seniors: Music |
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| Description |
 Music
has always played a central role at St. Christopher's
School and is firmly integrated into the school's
worldwide success on both the academic and
artistic front. As we stand today, music plays
a valuable role in linking all three schools
(Infants, Junior and Senior) together. Throughout
the year, one can see from the schemes of
work and calendar of musical events that every
child has an every increasing diverse range
of opportunities to participate in. Music
provides a vital role in allowing students
to develop ideas and express feelings and
emotions using a wide range of media. The
use of materials and sound help students conceptualise
then move on to realise their ideas and so
develop and  exercise
the mind. Therefore, no matter what the sociological
and cultural status of the student may be,
Music Education at St. Christopher's School
will provide instant access to personal development
and excellence through the medium of self-expression.
Music has an important role in supporting
the 'whole school curriculum' and irrespective
of their ability and cognitive development,
all students will benefit from self-exploration
in a safe, supportive and creative environment. |
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| Facilities |
 The
music suite at St Christopher's school is
excellent. There are 2 purpose built teaching
rooms which house sets of keyboards, guitars
and percussion for all students. The music
department also has the latest video, DVD
and audio equipment which is used with all
years. Each teaching base has 3 independent
practice rooms, one of which, hosts our music
technology area which runs the latest digital
audio and sequencing programs. There are also
4 more ensemble rooms which are used for instrumental
teaching. We currently offer Brass, String,
Woodwind Guitar and Drum tuition to over 280
students and employ 4 instrumental teachers.
There is also a band room where rock bands
can rehearse. Other major facilities include
5 acoustic and 2 digital pianos, 3 drum kits
and a comprehensive storeroom housing a wide
range of tuned percussion. |
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| Courses |
 KS3
offers all students a wide range of practical
and theoretical activities based on the UK
National Curriculum. At KS4, we offer Edexcel
GCSE Music at which there are currently 3
groups. Post 16 courses include AS Music and
in the near future, AS Music Technology. |
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| Career
Routes |
| Many students
leave St. Christopher's and continue with
music in many ways. The range of opportunities
in Music is endless albeit involved in education,
the media or the technological industries. |
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| Student
Quotes |
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 "I
really enjoy music in this school as there
is so much variety..." Anon (Y8)
"'There is always a lot happening
in the music department for people who are
taking GCSE and who are not. There are many
instrumental and vocal groups which I am
part of." Basmeh Arafeh (Y11)
"Singing is a great passion of mine
and the music department has enabled me
to develop skills which will help me to
follow my career in music." Sara Powell
(Y12)
"Music teaches a person how to appreciate
the music industry. The technological developments
allow us to mix traditional sounds with
more modern ones." Reem Shaheed (Y12)
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