Music

Content

Students listen and respond to music and learn to create and perform music. They develop an understanding of the elements of music, including rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and expression, whilst developing aural skills to identify these elements. These skills are essential in making and responding to music.

Topics may include:

• Foundation theory to provide essential music reading and writing skills
• A study of the different families of musical instruments
• Practical piano, guitar and percussion skills, including drum kit
• Playing music in groups with different instrumental combinations
• Introduction to music technology processes to create compositions

Assessment

 Tasks may include:

• Completion of practical and theory components, including a theory booklet 
• One written assignment covering musical instrument families
• Practical skills in playing drum kit rhythms and group percussion
• Foundation piano and guitar skills

Additional Information

Information about the instrumental music program can be found by following this link:  Instrumental Music Program

Students can enrol in the instrumental music program and join extracurricular ensembles, such as the vocal ensemble, beginner concert band, and stage band.