Applied Performance

Faculty of performing and creative arts

Head of Creative and Performing Arts Faculty Mrs A Green

CURRICULUM VISION

Our vision is for students to understand what music is and to see how music is a part of everyday life. We aim to engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of performance and self reflection that will last beyond their studies at TGSG. We want to create a sense of curiosity and wonder through learning about contemporary, traditional and cultural pieces of music so students can engage with different musical forms and put their own and others' music into context. They will develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination.

In particular our students will:

perform, listen to and review music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions
learn to sing and to use their voices, using vocal techniques learnt in class
learn how to sight sing simple musical phrases
understand and explore how music is created, produced, and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notation
learn to perform in front of an audience and be reflective about this process

Why do we study Applied Performance?

To create opportunities for reflection, meta – cognition and resilience by developing skills in vocal, instrumental and ensemble performance based on themes derived from Christian Values and Character Education within the context of developing a growth mindset.

What do we study?

In Applied Performance students will:

have fun singing and creating

develop skills, techniques and knowledge in vocal technique

learn the art of rehearsal, evaluation and the refining process

develop the discipline of performance

develop a language for learning using the learning constructs (PSHE) and a growth mindset

be encouraged to grow in confidence, learn from their mistakes and identify how to make improvements in their work

be able to apply reflective thinking beyond the classroom and make connections across the curriculum and beyond the school
develop literacy skills and the ability to articulate their ideas and talk about the key words and themes

To view a full summary of our Applied Performance curriculum please click here.

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

How do we study Applied Performance?

We discuss, reflect, evaluate and ask questions
We think about how performance skills apply to our learning character and life skills
We have lots of fun singing songs and rounds and making music together

Home Learning

Home learning is an integral part of the curriculum and tasks are aimed to either consolidate knowledge from the lessons or to build on skills further from lessons. Tasks could involve independent research of a particular idea, listening and analysing pieces of music or practice to prepare for an assessment. When no specific task is set students are always encouraged to read around the current topic.

Applied performance develops musicianship, confidence, performance and presentation skills. It also nurtures confidence, self-reflection, creativity, team working and encourages students to make connections across the curriculum and with their own personal development. Applied Performance creates a space in the curriculum to explore, be creative and learn from mistakes. It complements Music, drama, dance and PSHCE.

Co-curricular Activities

Ukulele club
TGSG singing group
TGSG band
TGSG worship band
GCSE composition workshops

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