Music

Year 9


About this class

This course is composed of 4 main units of work and regular practical performance sessions throughout the term. Each unit will incorporate key music activities that relate to the curriculum levels and key competencies.

Units

1. Songwriting/composition

2. Understanding musical theory and elements

3. Music Technology and recording

4. Performance focus on Guitar and Piano

Learning Outcomes

· Listening and responding to music

· Performance solo and group

· Creating and interpreting musical ideas

· Recording and songwriting

· Using technology in music


What it leads into in Year 10

This year 9 option is a good precursor to further study music at year 10 and NCEA. It provides students with the knowledge and tools to facilitate use of music technologies seen in NCEA music.


What it leads into as career

Music offers you a career within the creative arts industries eg: Musician, teacher, performer, sound technician, band management and recording technician.


Year 10


About this class

This is a 2-term course composed of 5 main units of work and regular practical performance sessions. We will examine music as a fundamental form of expression. Each unit will incorporate key music activities that relate to making, sharing and responding to music.

Units:

  1. Songwriting and recording

  2. Understanding music/introduction to theory continuing from Year 9

  3. Instrumental practice

  4. Performance

  5. Music in social media


What it leads into in Year 11

This year 10 option is a good precursor to further study music at the college by providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the NCEA music program.


What it leads into as career

Music offers you a career within the creative arts industries eg: Musician, teacher, performer, sound technician, band management and recording technician.