Subject Code: 8MU11 Length of course: Full Year Recommended Background: Some musical/instrumental knowledge is an advantage, but not mandated.
Other Advice: It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher.
Course Outline: Students identify and analyse how the elements of music are used in different styles and apply this knowledge in their performances and compositions. They evaluate musical choices they and others from different cultures, times and places make to communicate meaning as performers and composers. Students manipulate the elements of music and stylistic conventions to compose music. They interpret, rehearse and perform songs and instrumental pieces in unison and in parts, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. They use aural skills, music terminology and symbols to recognise, memorise and notate features, such as melodic patterns in music they perform and compose.
Topics: • Class Ensemble o concert band o string ensemble o percussion ensemble o guitar ensemble • Class Choir • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Music History and Listening • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Music and Culture • Music of other Cultures • Music Technology
Assessment: Students shall be assessed formally and informally through creative tasks, research projects, oral presentations, tests, practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumental and choral). Students will reflect and analyse personal work and that of their peers. Participation at Elder Hall concert in term four.
Length of course: Full Year
Recommended Background: Some musical/instrumental knowledge is an advantage, but not mandated.
Other Advice: It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher.
Course Outline: Students identify and analyse how the elements of music are used in different styles and apply this knowledge in their performances and compositions. They evaluate musical choices they and others from different cultures, times and places make to communicate meaning as performers and composers. Students manipulate the elements of music and stylistic conventions to compose music. They interpret, rehearse and perform songs and instrumental pieces in unison and in parts, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. They use aural skills, music terminology and symbols to recognise, memorise and notate features, such as melodic patterns in music they perform and compose.
Topics: • Class Ensemble o concert band o string ensemble o percussion ensemble o guitar ensemble • Class Choir • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Music History and Listening • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Music and Culture • Music of other Cultures • Music Technology
Assessment: Students shall be assessed formally and informally through creative tasks, research projects, oral presentations, tests, practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumental and choral). Students will reflect and analyse personal work and that of their peers. Participation at Elder Hall concert in term four.
Additional Costs:
Nil