Gifted and Talented - Music

Identifying students
Pupils must obtain at least four of the criteria listed below to be eligible for gifted and talented status.

Key Stage 3:

• Be able to maintain a pulse and rhythm

• To be able to identify and apply musical elements including; dynamics, tempo, duration, articulation, instrumentation.

• Read and understand concepts of notation within both the bass and treble clef.

• Have the ability to perform on a chosen instrument, with confidence, demonstrating a basic level of accuracy and musical interpretation.

• Demonstrate a basic level of creativity within composition work. Use melodies and basic chord structures competently within a given structure.

Key Stage 4:

• Be able to select and maintain a pulse and rhythm and react appropriately to given tempo markings.

• Identify and describe the use of musical elements within a range of musical context.

• Read and understand concepts of notation within both the bass and treble clef. Understand and demonstrate phrase shape and pitch relativity.

• Have the ability to perform on a chosen instrument, with confidence, demonstrating a basic level of accuracy and musical interpretation, within a range of musical contexts.

• Demonstrate creativity with composition work, showing a basic understanding of resources, including chords, melodies, structures and contrasts.

Key Stage 5:

• Demonstrate and maintain internalised pulse and rhythm. Initiate and react to appropriate tempo changes.

• Identify, describe and explain a range of musical elements within different genres. Including written analysis.

• Read and understand concepts of notation within the bass, treble and alto clef. Understand and demonstrate phrase shape, pitch relativity and harmonic relativity.

• Have the ability to perform on a chosen instrument, with confidence, demonstrating a advanced level of accuracy and musical interpretation, within a range of musical contexts.

• Demonstrate an extensive repertoire of musical resources within composition work to create an intended effect.

Extension Activities

To maintain and develop your musical skills we advise the following:

• Practise your instrument everyday; Key stage 3 – 20mins; Key stage 4 – 30mins and Key stage 5 – 40 mins.

• Regularly listen to a range of music considering how musical elements are used within each piece of music.

• Take the opportunity to be involved in as many musical activities as possible.
  

Extra- curricular activities

School Visits

After school clubs and enrichment activities

Useful resources

ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/

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