Year 9 Full Year Elective Subjects

Students must study this course for a FULL YEAR (2 semesters).

Music

YEAR LEVEL 9

LEARNING AREA The Arts

COURSE LENGTH Full Year

STAFF CONTACT Benjamin Gallasch

COURSE CONTENT

Learn to play music in a band. This course is built on creating music and learning skills on a chosen instrument. The focus is on developing performance and related theory skills, culminating in a range of performance opportunities. Student’s participate in class band rehearsals, developing an awareness for the universal routines and practices of music ensembles. They also prepare solo performances exploring their own creativity and musical voice.

Students are required to begin/continue with instrumental lessons which are offered in groups or as an individual. For further information about instrumental lessons please contact Tania Klemm (tklemm@ unitycollege.sa.edu.au)

Topics include:

+ Rehearsal of ensemble and solo performance

+ Theory skills – AMEB grade 2

+ Listening/aural skills

+ Music styles and history

PATHWAYS

For students wishing to study music at Year 10, a satisfactory completion of Year 9 music (or through negotiation) is recommended.