Music

Year 8 Music is a continuation of the Year 7 course. Learning covers the basics of guitar and voice, and exploring making music on different instruments from last year by working collaboratively to prepare and present a group performance. They apply musical elements skills by investigating instruments and music from different places and cultures. Ākonga study and compose different styles of music through the use of technology.

Course Focus

• Practical music-making skills on guitar and voice

• Performing a song as a group

• Studying music and instruments from different places and cultures

• Original musical compositions in a variety of different styles of music