Music at The Levels School
At Key Stage 4, students work on achieving a Bronze Arts Award, which is a level 1 qualification, before moving onto a Silver Arts Award, which is a level 2 qualification. The awarding organisation is Trinity College London (TCL). It is a non-examined course and is portfolio assessed.
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Arts Award’s unique qualifications supports students to develop as artists and arts leaders. The programme develops skills for success in 21st century life including creativity, leadership, reflective thinking and communication skills. Students also develop knowledge and understanding of their chosen art form. Through Arts Award students learn to work independently, helping them to prepare for further education and employment.
To achieve a music Arts Award students participate in musical activities, experience live musical events, research artists that inspire them and develop leadership skills.
All students with an interest in music and who are willing to develop a skill on an instrument/singing can study this course.
Music of the Week
Listening to a wide range of music from great composers and musicians develops a deeper understanding of music and helps students to develop as musicians. Each week there will be a piece of music for the whole school to listen to and engage with.
Holiday Activities
If you're looking to support your child's music skills at home, try the following activities:
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Singing or playing an instrument is a great way to connect with music. Who doesn't love singing in the shower?
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Listen to music, especially lots of different genres. Try listening to the radio or watching a music channel to hear a good mix of old and new music.
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Attend music events, such as Glastonbury festival or live music nights at the local pub!
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Watch concerts and musicals either in person or online. There are lots of great live music videos on YouTube, and whole concerts can be found on BBC iPlayer.
