Whangaparaoa College
Year 9 Music (Core)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Shone.
Year 9 Music is a half year course which covers a large range of musical skills - this is both a practical and theory based course, where learners will get to play some instruments but not every lesson. Composition and theory skills will also be taught alongside performance.
This course follows on to Year 10 Music and introduces students to performance, composition, music theory and explores musical styles and their historical and cultural contexts.
Course Objectives:
To be able to perform a piece of music as a soloist or in a small group or duet .
To have an understanding of ABRSM Royal Schools Grade 1 Music theory .
To explore musical ideas through music composition work or song writing.
To have an understanding of music in context, through investigating a range of music styles, and music contexts.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is highly recommended that Year 9 music students have some previous musical experience on an instrument /voice or in a musical group.
Students have access to Music Lessons on a range of instruments through either itinerant or private teachers.
Students are encouraged to get involved in extra curricular music groups .
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
$30.00 to cover the cost of a Year 9 workbook, access to a range of class instruments and music software etc..
Pathway
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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