Glendowie College
11 Music
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Lile.
Objectives
A practically based course with an emphasis on performance and composition, but covering a broad range of musical knowledge and skills including Music Technology for Contemporary Music students.
Specifically
- Developing practical knowledge in Music.
- Composing music.
- Solo and group performance.
- Understanding music in context.
Content
- Performance – Solo and ensemble on an instrument of the student’s choice including voice. Opportunities for instrument/voice lessons are offered.
- Listening to music and learning to write it down.
- Composition using music software.
- Materials - Reading and writing music and applying skills to music scores.
- Studying music works of different musical periods.
Assessment and Learning Area | Description |
Instrumental/Vocal Performance | Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist. |
Performance of a piece as a member of a group. | |
Composition/Song Writing | Write two original pieces of music. |
Music Works | Study set music works from different contexts, including Jazz, classical and contemporary New Zealand music. |
Materials of Music | Develop knowledge of the conventions and language of music by reading and listening to music. |
Recommended Prior Learning
- Completion of Year 9 and/or Year 10 Music or equivalent ability.
- Instrumental or vocal performance ability equivalent to having had two years of tuition in Glendowie College’s Vocal and Instrumental Tuition Programme.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $10.00 Resource materials.
Associated Costs: $95.00 Music tuition, APO concert.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Year 12 Music Guideline(s):3 Achieved grades in Year 11 Music or HOD Music approval.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor,
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