Music

S1-S2 Music

Pupils will cover three areas throughout S1-2 Music: practical, listening and composing. Practical consists of learning to play classroom instruments such as the keyboard, glockenspiel, ukulele, guitar, bass guitar and drum kit. Pupils will focus on two solo instruments and they will also have the chance to play in a group.

The listening units teach pupils about musical concepts associated with specific topics. Our topics cover musical theatre, popular music, film music and Scottish music.

Pupils will learn basic music theory throughout S1-2 which will allow them to compose their own music. Pupils will also use music technology to create electronic music.  

S3 Music

Information about the S3 Music Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

S3 Music Technology

Information about the S3 Music Technology Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

National 4 and 5 Music

Information about the National 4 and National 5 Music Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

N5 Music Technology

Information about the N5 Music Technology Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

Higher Music

Information about the Higher Music Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

Higher Music Technology

Information about the Higher Music Technology Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

Advanced Higher Music

Information about the Advanced Higher Music Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

Advanced Higher Music Technology

Information about the Advanced Higher Music Technology Course can be found in our Whitburn Academy Learner Pathways Booklet 2024-25 (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)

Additional Resources

The Music Department have their own resources website on Microsoft Teams.  This can be accessed either by downloading the Teams App or by visiting  https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/WhitburnAcademyMusicDepartment (opens new window).