What will students learn?

Learners explore music as performers, composers and informed listeners. They make, understand and appreciate music from different cultures, times and places, helping them to develop leadership and collaboration skills as well as self-confidence.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Music learners: cultivate a joy of music through participating in meaningful and enjoyable experiences develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to contribute as musicians
collaborate with others in purposeful and expressive ways through singing and playing instruments
nurture their individual and collective creativity
use their growing knowledge to explore and generate music that is unique, relevant and valuable.

How is the programme taught?

Cambridge Lower Secondary Music is designed to be flexible so learners can perform through singing and playing musical instruments of any kind (as well as found objects and music technology). We recommend that learners experience music from their own culture as well as exploring music from other times and places. The programme is designed to complement, rather than replace, instrumental or singing lessons.