Curriculum Areas - Music
Introduction
Listen to the LYNN GROVE HIGH MUSIC DEPARTMENT JINGLE
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Keyboard Work
All pupils learn and develop keyboard playing skills at their own level from beginners to advanced
Composition
All pupils write a variety of music from basic single line tunes to more advanced work using chords, melody, bass and drums
This is a Comic Tune composed by a Year 9 pupil
And this is a Chinese Tune composed by a pupil when in Year 8
Listening
Pupils listen to a wide variety of music from all over the world. Classical and pop are given equal billing!
Computer Music
Pupils learn to use the Sibelius program on computers to store and edit their compositions and to listen to music via the Internet.
Listen to a MIDI file of J. S. Bach's 3 part Invention No. 1
Acoustic Work
Percussion and guitars, pupils have the opportunity to use these instruments in group work and in composition
Singing
There is a great deal of singing using backing tracks and acoustic instruments. Classes sing pop, folk and classical music often in parts!
GCSE MUSIC
Pupils prepare music in all of the above areas and must perform as a soloist and in an ensemble.
Pupils compose music in a wide variety of styles including synth music, dances, songs, film music, etc.
Listening work covers all the areas of music in the GCSE. syllabus.
Here are some examples of GCSE coursework produced using the Sibelius PC program
Click on the links below to listen to the MIDI files created over the last few years
Baroque Recorder Music (1999)
Jean Michel Jarre Style (2000)
Punk Drumming (2001)
Irish Dance (2001)
Two pints of Lager (2001)
Duet (2002)
In Chopin Style (2002)
Irish Dance (2003)
Chromatic Comic Film Music (2004)
Salsa (2004)
Chinese Festival (2004)
MUSIC - GCSE RESULTS 1998 - 2007
| A* - C | 173 | 74% |
| D - G | 62 | 26% |
| A* - G | 235 | 100% |
| A* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G/U | % | |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 1988 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Totals | 10 | 40 | 57 | 58 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 75 |
LYNN GROVE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
The orchestra meets regularly and performs in concerts, the School Carol Service, school productions and local Festivals. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome and most music is specially written to suit the standards of the players involved. At present the orchestra includes pupils from Lynn Grove, other local High Schools and Middle Schools, staff of the school, ex-pupils and other interested adults. Age range 11 - 60 plus! At present the orchestra meets on a Thursday evening. Ring the school to find out more details. (01493 661406)
Click here to see the Festival Records over the years
Click to listen to MIDI files of some of the music the orchestra plays
Arr. D. Mill: Pastime with Good Company
Arr. D. Mill: Deck the Halls
Choir
The choir meets to prepare for the Great Yarmouth Schools' Music Association Annual Festival of Carols as well as for concerts, and competitive Festivals. Singers from all years are welcome.
Click to hear a MIDI file of one of the choirs pieces from last years School Carol Concert
D. Mill: Bethlehem Children
If you also click on the Bethlehem Children Lyrics you will be able to sing along with the music!
ENSEMBLES
Ensembles meet on an ad hoc basis to suit the needs of the players. There have been flute, clarinet, saxophone, brass and string ensembles at various times, as well as a number of rock/pop groups.
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION
Lessons are available at the school in woodwind, strings, brass, guitars and percussion. Pupils who share lessons share the cost. At present the overall cost of instrumental lessons is shared between pupils and the school.
