09MUS

Year 9 - Music

Course Description

As a parent, you want to provide every opportunity to develop your child's talents and interests. Year 9 music is an excellent way to do just that, by providing a comprehensive course that focuses on building skills through performance, listening, and practical activities.

Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a wide range of musical styles and genres, from current popular music to classics from years gone by. They will have numerous opportunities to develop their practical knowledge and confidence in their chosen instrument through group and solo performance activities.

At the same time, students will also learn about the exciting world of music technology and how it can be used to arrange, compose, and record music within our top-of-the-line recording studio space.

In addition, the course will help students to advance their theory and listening skills, providing a strong foundation for further study. Through songwriting and composition, students will develop their creativity and musical expression, setting them up for a lifetime of musical exploration and enjoyment.

But perhaps most importantly, Year 9 music fosters an atmosphere of collaborative learning and exploration. By studying music together, students will develop valuable teamwork and communication skills that will benefit them in all areas of life. It could very well be the start of a lifelong passion.

This is a half-year course and takes up 1 option line.

Pre-requisites

Whilst it is advantageous for students to have previous instrumental and musical theory knowledge, this course will benefit and challenge beginning students through to more advanced students equally.


Course Specific Costs

$45 per half hour lesson - Individual instrument lessons are available at the school to support student development on their chosen instrument.
$175 annual fee - co-curricular music groups which allows involvement in all musical groups as part of our performing arts program.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessment is comprised of:
- Performance Components (50%)
- Composition / Songwriting / Creating (25%)
- Contextual, Analysis, and Musical Knowledge (25%)

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.