Music

Welcome to the Music Department

Our aim is to instill a passion for Music in all students. The Music department is a vibrant part of  Slemish College life and students are encouraged to develop their musicianship both in the classroom and through a variety of enhancement activities.

Staff:

Miss L Murray (Subject Leader) and Mrs J Armstrong.

Peripatetic staff:

We have five instrumental tutors who provide regular lessons within the College –

Mr Carley (Guitar), Mr Cobain (Percussion), Mrs Henry (Singing), Mrs McKay (Strings) and Mr Murray (Brass and Woodwind)

Courses Offered:

All students in the College take music from years 8-10. Students have the opportunity to study various aspects of Music throughout their time in the junior school, such as Styles of Music, Film and Stage Music, Programme Music, Irish Traditional Music and Jazz and Blues. Performance is an integral part of Music and is a strong focus in the classroom.

GCSE Music provides students with the opportunity to study Music in greater depth and focuses on three key areas: Listening, Performing and Composing. Set pieces range from Pirates of the Caribbean to Run by Snow Patrol to Handel’s Messiah.

A-Level Music provides an opportunity for those students who excel in the subject to advance their learning and continue to develop their performance and compositional skills.

Other Information:

Many enhancement activities are offered such as Junior Choir, Senior Choir, String Group, Traditional Group and Orchestra. Musical productions are a regular feature of College life and recent shows have included Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, My Fair Lady, Grease and Oliver!.

Throughout the year students have the opportunity to perform in College events, for example, Christmas Celebrations, Musical Evenings, assemblies and corporate events. In 2011 the College will host a House Music Competition giving students a chance to showcase their talents.