Subject Code: 9MU21 Length of course: Full year (Double Subject) Recommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Year 8 Special Music or selection through audition process in the previous year.
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
Students are working towards the analyse different scores and performances aurally and visually. They evaluate the use of elements of music and defining characteristics from different musical styles. They use their understanding of music making in different cultures, times and places to inform and shape their interpretations, performances and compositions.
Students interpret, rehearse and perform solo and ensemble repertoire in a range of forms and styles. They interpret and perform music with technical control, expression and stylistic understanding. They use aural skills to recognise elements of music and memorise aspects of music such as pitch and rhythm sequences. They use knowledge of the elements of music, style and notation to compose, document and share their music.
Topics Included:
• Class Choir • Class ensemble and Junior Orchestra • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Score Reading and Listening • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Music and Culture • Music of other Cultures • Music Technology • Co-curricular ensembles
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: Satisfactory completion of Year 8 Special Music or selection through audition process in the previous year.
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
Students are working towards the analyse different scores and performances aurally and visually. They evaluate the use of elements of music and defining characteristics from different musical styles. They use their understanding of music making in different cultures, times and places to inform and shape their interpretations, performances and compositions.
Students interpret, rehearse and perform solo and ensemble repertoire in a range of forms and styles. They interpret and perform music with technical control, expression and stylistic understanding. They use aural skills to recognise elements of music and memorise aspects of music such as pitch and rhythm sequences. They use knowledge of the elements of music, style and notation to compose, document and share their music.
Topics Included:
• Class Choir • Class ensemble and Junior Orchestra • Concert Practice • Music Theory and Aural • Composition • Score Reading and Listening • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Music and Culture • Music of other Cultures • Music Technology • Co-curricular ensembles
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