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Your Child INTRO PRE-SCHOOL INFANTS PRIMARY SECONDARY PRE BIRTH - 18 MONTHS 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 3 - 5 YEARS 5 - 7 YEARS 7 - 11 YEARS 11 - 14 YEARS 14 - 16 YEARS 16 +
11 - 14 Years
Child Development From 11 your child may be given the opportunity to take up an instrument formally, or even a second one. He or she may also: Develop a personal musical identity Develop a passion for listening to challenging music! During year 9, decide to take GCSE music or Standard in Scotland Begin to consider a career in music LINKS | Child Development Chart Soon after my son got to secondary school he stopped playing the piano. I was so disappointed till I realised from his school report that he was still doing well with his music but with a computer not a piano. I don't really understand. But he and his teacher seem happy. Jesse Brickedon, Parent
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Music Education In school your child will still be studying music, listening and developing their knowledge and understanding through the three key interacting elements of music education - performing, composing and appraising. They will: Learn to perform and compose in different styles with an increasing understanding of musical devices and processes Appreciate and actively explore different music genres, styles and traditions Learn about traditional, and other, notation Learn to think more critically and analytically about music Work individually and in groups and become more aware of different ways of making music Use ICT to create and arrange sounds LINKS | National Curriculum: England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice.
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