Subject Code: 8MU21 Length of course: Full year (Double Subject) Recommended Background:Selection through audition process in Year 7
Other Advice:
It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition on at least 2 instruments, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher.
Course Outline
By the end of Year 8, 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 Included
Topics: • Class Choir and Junior Choir • Junior Orchestra • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Score Reading and Listening • Early Music • 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 (Double Subject)
Recommended Background: Selection through audition process in Year 7
Other Advice:
It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition on at least 2 instruments, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher.
Course Outline
By the end of Year 8, 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 Included
Topics: • Class Choir and Junior Choir • Junior Orchestra • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Score Reading and Listening • Early Music • 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