9MUS
Year 9 Music
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Introduction
Introduction
Learning Music in Year 9 is super cool! It can make you more creative, help you think better, and improve your memory. You'll also learn how to work with others and appreciate different cultures and music from the past, present and future. Plus, you can express yourself through music and become more in-touch with your emotions. It's a great way to grow personally and make new friends.
You do not have to be able to play an instrument already, but you will be expected to sign-up for weekly instrumental lessons through our itinerant scheme. By taking music in Year 9, you will be able to continue through Years 10-13. At NCEA, Music is a subject that contributes to UE (University Entrance).
Want to be good at Maths?....
Do music.
The link between learning a musical instrument and success in maths has been proven time and time again.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Among other skills you will grow in self-confidence, you will work collaboratively, you will learn perseverance and dedication and you will reap the rewards of your hard work and your creativity.
Term 1
Basic instrumental skills
Introduction to music at high school.
Term 2
Our own identity through music
The elements of music
Chords, chord sequences and melody
Graphic and tab notation
Genres of music
Develop instrumental skills
Term 3
Waiata and song writing
Understanding and reading rhythms
Further development of instrumental skills
Composition in different genres
Ensemble skills practice
Term 4
Skills developed as we prepare to perform as a group at the end of term:
Team work
Making choices
Confidence
Resilience
Perseverance
Listening
Where this course can lead
Where this course can lead
By taking music in Year 9, you will be well equipped and feel confident to take music in Year 10.
The skills you learn from studying music are useful in lots of careers besides just the music industry. For example, they can help you become a better:
teacher,
doctor,
engineer
because music teaches you: discipline, creativity, and how to solve problems. These skills are also important in jobs like:
marketing,
law,
public service, and even in creative fields like
writing or
design.
Prerequisites & Equipment
Prerequisites & Equipment
A willingness to give new things a go is the only prerequisite.
Equipment: your own pair of headphones will be useful.
Itinerant instrument lessons are offered, free of charge, to all Year 9, 10 and NCEA Music students at Waitara High School.
Who to contact for more information
Who to contact for more information
Jo Suren - jsu@waitarahs.school.nz
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