- Secondary
- Subjects
- Music
Music
At BISJ, our Secondary Music programme nurtures creativity, expression, and a deep appreciation for music from around the world. Through engaging lessons, ensemble performances, and hands-on exploration of instruments and technology, students develop both their musical skills and their confidence. Whether composing, performing, or listening critically, every student is encouraged to find their unique musical voice and connect with others through the universal language of music.
Through performing, composing, listening and evaluating, students gain a comprehensive understanding of musical concepts across a variety of historical periods, cultural traditions, and genres.
Instrumental Music Tuition Programme
We offer students the opportunity to receive high-quality music tuition as part of our Instrumental Music Tuition Programme. Your child can choose to learn from a wide selection of instruments, including:
- Piano
- Guitar (electric, acoustic, or classical)
- Woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone)
- Brass (trumpet, trombone, euphonium, horn)
- Strings (violin, viola, cello)
- Drums
Lessons are available as either Individual (1:1) or Group sessions, depending on the instrument. Not all instruments are offered in both formats.
The Middle School Music curriculum lays the foundation for a lifelong appreciation and understanding of music by nurturing students’ creativity, musical skills, and cultural awareness.
Through a rich and engaging programme of performing, composing, and listening, students explore a wide range of musical genres, traditions, and technologies. The curriculum encourages personal expression, collaboration, and curiosity, helping students build confidence and competence as young musicians while developing key skills that prepare them for further musical study.
The IGCSE Music course is designed to develop students' musical knowledge, skills, and understanding through a balanced approach to performing, composing, and appraising.
Over the course of the two years of study, students will explore a diverse range of musical styles, cultures, and traditions while developing their technical and creative abilities. The course aims to foster a lifelong appreciation and passion for music, equipping students with critical, reflective, and analytical skills.
The course strives to enable students to:
- cultivate their knowledge and potential as musicians, both individually and collaboratively
- foster a lifelong passion and engagement with music and the arts
- become insightful, reflective, and critical practitioners in the field of music and the arts
- appreciate the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of music and the arts
- explore and embrace the rich diversity of music and the arts across different eras, regions, and cultures
- confidently and effectively express their ideas through music
- develop strong perceptual and analytical skills essential for understanding and creating music
IB Music is for students who play an instrument or sing and want to take their musicianship further. You'll work as a performer, composer and researcher, studying music from many different times, places and cultures - Western classical repertoire, popular, film and traditional music from around the world.
The course is organised around three areas: exploring music in context, experimenting with music, and presenting music. You'll analyse unfamiliar works, compose and arrange your own pieces and prepare performances, with music technology used as a normal part of your work. Higher Level students also complete the Contemporary Music Maker, a substantial collaborative creative project based on real-life music-making practices.
Assessment is through coursework rather than written examinations. Your work combines research and analysis with composition, performance and musical experimentation across all three areas.
IB Music can lead to degrees in music, music production, music therapy and education, and to careers in the creative industries.
IB Diploma Programme Subject Brief The arts: Music