Year 9 Music Academy

9MAC: Year 9 Music Academy / Pūoro

Head of Department:

Mrs Gemma Lorenc-Lafou

Course Description

This course is aimed at students who can already play a musical instrument or sing as the course is very practical based. Basic music theory skills are also an advantage but not required. In this course, boys also develop their musical literacy skills.

Topics covered: Solo and group performance • Aural and theoretical skills • Composition

Pre-requisite

If the student has been playing an instrument for more than 12 months - this is the option for you.

Assessment

Students are assessed on the above topics. Evidence for assessment is varied and includes performance, recorded music, workbook pages, documentation of process and development and self-reflection. Internally assessed.

Next steps

Year 10 Music Academy

Course contributions

If taking ITM music lessons on woodwind or brass, a $15 hire fee per term is required.