In Year 8 students are exposed to ensembles and different instruments that ensures the key skills and knowledge are secure and ready to progress into year 9. Students become familiar with world music and understand how to work in a band through pop music.

Technology skills are built on from year 8 and further band work is looked at through reggae and blues understanding how melody and harmony work together. They will appraise the music and by the end of year 8 perform 2 complete pieces of music from different styles.

Year 8 Knowledge