Music
Welcome to the Music Department
We believe music is a universal language where learners will be positive performers, confident composers and inspired listeners.
Our purpose is to:
- To provide a breadth of opportunities to students to engage in cultural and artistic activities.
- Offer opportunities for students to experience excellence in arts and culture
- To achieve outstanding outcomes
All students in year 7 & 8 have a music lesson equivalent to a 50minute weekly.
In year 9 students are given the opportunity to study music through the creative arts pathways alongside 2 other arts subjects. Students have a 1hour 40minute equivalent weekly lesson.
In year 10 and 11, students study the BTEC Tech award in Music performance. Students have a 1hour 40minute equivalent weekly lesson.
All year groups are taught mixed ability and work is differentiated to meet the needs of individual students.
Extra- Curricular
In addition to the curriculum time at New College Leicester, we also offer an extra-curricular program. We have stretch and challenge opportunities. Concerts and performance every half term and we run a variety of trips to see musicals and concerts. We also work closely with Leicestershire Music Service to provide tuition and instrumental development.
Tuesday:
- Lunch – Choir
- After school – Musical theatre
Wednesday:
- Lunch – Stretch and challenge double bass project
Thursday:
- Lunch – Upper string lessons
Friday:
- Lunch – Music technology club
- After school – Key stage 4 coursework support sessions
For further information please contact Mr Francis Matthews at fmatthews@newcollege.leicester.sch.uk