Music Department

Music at TGGS 

Music is taught to all students in Key Stage Three. As a performing art, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the practical aspects but these skills are underpinned by knowledge about the subject.  Activities in lessons include composing, performing, arranging, vocal and instrumental improvisation, listening and appraising.  This approach continues at Key Stage Four.

Many girls learn a musical instrument in lessons given by specialist teachers and everyone is encouraged to participate in the school orchestra, choirs, the string ensemble, and jazz, samba and saxophone bands which take place in the lunchtimes.

Music events summer 2012

TGGS Choir sing 'Hushaby Mountain'

There are two full concerts each year and musicians have opportunities to perform at school events such as prize day and carol concerts as well as in the annual Torbay and South West Music Festival.

Alice's Theme & Jurassic Park

Key Stage 3

Year 7

* Standardisation test to ascertain understanding from primary level
* Begin the year working towards a year 7 concert which always takes place before October half term
* Elements of music including Musical Appreciation
* Composition using keyboards and computer software Sibelius 4 Cubase SX
* Chords, Scales, Notation and Rhythm
* Developing Ostinato and Pentatonic scales

Year 8

* Elements of Music
* Rhythm project
* Ensemble performances
* Chords and Notation
* Composition projects
* Music Appreciation

Year 9

* 12 Bar Blues and Improvisation
* Music Appreciation
* Chords, Notation, and Rhythm
* Song writing
* Music for Film
* Bridging the gap from KS3 into KS4
 

Key Stage 4

* AQA syllabus GCSE
* Covering 5 Areas of Study - Music for Film
- Popular Song since 1960
- Dance Music
- Special Occasions
- Orchestral Landmarks
* Solo and Ensemble Performances
* Listening and Appraising
* Composition of a Special Occasion using appropriate music technology
* Integrated Assignment (composition based)
* Gifted and Talented students are encouraged to fast track through year 10

Extra Curricular Activities

* Full Orchestra
* Junior Choir
* Senior Choir
* Close Harmony Choir
* String Group
* Jazz Band
* Samba Band
* Junk Band
* Rock Band
* Flute Choir
* Other small ensembles

Spring Concert video

Instrumental Staff