Welcome to our vibrant and harmonious world of music! At Bonus Pastor we offer a rich and extensive curriculum to enrich every student's musical journey. We embrace the rich tapestry of cultures that shape our community, welcoming students from all backgrounds to share their unique musical traditions. Our music program acts as a bridge, connecting different cultures and fostering understanding through the universal language of music. There are many opportunities for all students to build confidence and independence to help students discover their own unique individual identity through singing, performing and composing music as well as work collaboratively with teachers and peers to help build a strong, mature and confident musical community. At Bonus, music is not just a subject; it's a way of life. We aim to inspire and empower students to embrace their unique musical identities. 

Music's Big Ideas

Our big ideas enable students to become better appreciators of music, exploring a diverse range of music from different cultures, styles and traditions whilst building and discovering their own musical identities. Our big ideas aim to guide students positively and develop their knowledge and confidence through the art of music which will shape their musical futures.

Key Stage 3 Music

Lessons are compulsory in Key Stage 3, and pupils receive 2 periods a fortnight, one double lesson, where they are taught music through a range of composing, performing and evaluating activities.. Students are encouraged to develop creativity and collaborative skills through regular individual and  group work activities. As part of the KS3 curriculum from Years 7-9, we cover an extensive array of musical styles such as world music from Africa and Latin America, Western Classical music to more popular and current music styles.

KS3 Music Overview

Key Stage 4 Music

Music is an optional subject at GCSE where students continue to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding attained throughout KS3. Within the GCSE course, students are led to develop confidence by performing in solo and group pieces, composing their own songs using specialist equipment and completing a written listening exam. The topics studied range from Popular Music of the 20th & 21st Centuries; Western Classical and World Music. Performance styles and genres learned at KS3 will be revisited and built upon. All students will be required to learn or continue learning an instrument which includes voice, piano, saxophone, guitar, drum kit, violin, trumpet, and many more. Students will have individual instrumental lessons during school time however, additional practice at home is essential.

GCSE Music Overview

Enrichment and Extracurricular Activities

The department runs many weekly clubs and ensembles including keyboard, drumming, guitar, brass, and choir. Here students are encouraged to build confidence, as well as develop creativity and group skills. Students are able to develop positive relationships with other students, across the year groups.

Each year we put on a College Production, where we have over 40 students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 11, involved and working together collaboratively. Students can take part and perform in the production as a member of the band. 

For more details please email our staff below:

Ms. V Clarke

Mr. N Coke