Introduction
Be who God wants you to be and you will set the world on fire
Drama and Music are integral to many aspects of our lives, including our Catholic faith. For many, they are important expressive outlets; for some, they can lead to career choices that fulfil that most sought after of life aspirations: doing something we love and being paid for it!
We believe in the God-given talent and potential of each individual and are committed to providing an enriching and challenging curriculum, empowering students as performers, creators and appreciators. Everything we do is motivated by celebrating our students' uniqueness and helping them be the best they can be.
Our KS3 curricula focus on the fulfilment of musical and dramatic potential, nurturing and celebrating each person's capacity for creativity, expression and mutual appreciation. We explore the arts heritage and creative opportunities in our home city, Liverpool, while understanding its place in and connections to the world stage: from worship in our city's Metropolitan Cathedral to hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. Our work is underpinned by high expectations, great teaching and the relentless pursuit of excellence characteristic of working within the arts. Carefully scaffolded, sequenced and varied activities build practical skills across performance, composing/devising and appraising while extending, deepening and applying academic and contextual knowledge.
Through studying Drama and Music at Broughton Hall, confidence, awareness and proficiency build alongside awareness of the important contribution each individual makes to the whole. Our consideration of our locality's musical and dramatic heritage makes us more mindful of our place in society and appreciative of the rich, multicultural society in which we live. The skills, attributes and knowledge we gain prepare us for lives which are, we hope, rich and rewarding, enabling us to contribute to our communities, elevate ourselves and others and take advantage of the many opportunities the arts present us. We are proud of the Broughton alumni who continue to embrace performing arts via their hobbies and careers and look forward to nurturing future generations' talents through our rich curricula.
Our Aims:
- Celebrate the unique gifts of each and every student.
- Inspire our students through the provision of engaging and challenging musical, dramatic and creative experiences.
- Equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to perform, create and appreciate music and drama.
- Enrich students' lives through the power of the arts, raising their awareness of cultural contexts and maximising access for them personally and professionally, in the present and beyond.
Extra-curriculum
We are proud of the quality of our extra curricular provision, including our Music Tuition service, choirs and productions. In a spirit of charity and service, our students perform at numerous school and community events throughout the year, including concerts, competitions, faith services, community events and special occasions.
Staff
Teaching Staff
Ms S. Hayes - Head of Performing Arts/Music
Ms R. Coyle - Teacher of Music and Drama
Ms A. Lane - Teacher of Drama (PE Department/Dance Lead)
Ms C. Thompson - Teacher of Drama (English Department)
Music Tuition: Visiting Tutors
Mr H. Tonks - Guitar
Miss J. Hynes - Vocal & Theory
Miss C. Jones - Piano
Mr C. Cookson - Piano & Theory
Mr C. Jones - Woodwind
Mr T. Hudson - Drum Kit
Programme of Study KS4: Years 10 and 11
RSL Level 2 Certificate in Performance for Music Practitioners
Music's significance in our lives and memories is undeniable. This course is a wonderful opportunity to explore your musical talent and creativity and learn more about something you love. Liverpool's position as a UNESCO City of Music means there's a wealth of musical opportunities for you, personally and professionally. RSL Music is a great option if you love the idea of performing and learning more about the subject, whether for yourself as a hobby or because you aspire to work in that industry.
How is the course structured & assessed?
This course is continuously assessed, which means students need to work consistently on their chosen instrument/voice and compositional skills throughout years 10 and 11 to achieve their grade. There is no final written exam. Instead, all students perform live to an audience at the end of Year 11.
Unit 1: MUSPRA201ta Musical Knowledge (Internally Assessed)This unit is marked by your teachers and checked by the exam board.
1. Style Report on two contrasting styles of modern music.
2. Track Review: Research, analyse and write about a modern song of your choice,
Unit 2: MUSPRA204ta Instrumental Study (Internally Assessed)
This unit is marked by your teachers and checked by the exam board.
1. On your chosen instrument or voice, design a practice plan, rehearse and keep a diary of your progress.
Unit 3: MUSPRA202ta Live Music Performance (Externally Assessed)
This unit is conducted in controlled conditions and sent to the exam board to mark.
1. Work with other students to plan, rehearse and perform a music show; record your plans and progress and evaluate how well it went at the end.
While extra curricular music, including instrumental or singing tuition, is a compulsory aspect of KS4 Music, prior experience is not essential: many of our students achieve high grades even after starting these in year 10. For anyone concerned about the costs of tuition, free singing or instrument lessons are available to all Music Elective students who need it.
KS4 Homework:
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Throughout the two year course, students should:
- rehearse their chosen instrument/voice at least 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week;
- attend at least one extra curricular activity to build confidence and performance skill;
- expect to research, revise and report on musical theory and analysis.
Musicians are often rounded, versatile individuals with a wide skill-set. This equips them well for further study and a range of careers, either in performing arts or beyond. Many top-achieving professionals have musical backgrounds. Our KS4 Music students have gone on to succeed in a variety of professional and skilled careers, with a number active in the music industry.
Musical Development
KS4 Music prepares students for:
- BTEC Level 3 in Music / Music Technology
- Level 3 Diplomas, e.g. in Music Performance, Music Technology
All of these Level 3 music qualifications are accepted by universities for a range of courses and subjects.
Studying music, you will gain skills relevant to all career paths: listening, analysis, presentation, communication, creativity, co-ordination, project management, collaborative working, analysis, emotional intelligence...