Semester 1
Subject Overview
In Semester 1 Music, Year 9 students develop their practical skills and techniques in Solo and Ensemble Performance through individual and class ensemble performances. Students explore Improvisation, Composition and develop an appreciation of Music in Context through a focused study of the Blues and Contemporary Music Styles.
Students also study aural, theory and analysis techniques to support their performances and compositions. Finally, students explore Music Technology by creating works using Mixcraft and Soundtrap.
Skills in creative and critical thinking will be developed through reflections and discussions on their own performances and compositions, as well as those of others.
Students undertake study in Year 9 Music through the following topics:
- The Blues
- Contemporary Music Styles
- Performance
- Aural and Theor
Semester 2
Subject Overview
In Semester 2 Music, Year 9 students develop their practical skills and techniques in Solo and Ensemble Performance through individual, class ensemble and small group performances. Students explore Composing for Video Game Characters and songwriting techniques through music technology programs including Mixcraft, Soundtrap and Sibelius.
Students also study aural and theory concepts to support their performances and compositions. Skills in creative and critical thinking will be developed through reflections and discussions on their own performances and compositions, as well as those of others.
Students undertake study in Year 9 Music through the following topics:
- Performance
- Composition and Songwriting
- Aural and Theory
- Video Game Composition
Learn More
For more information about this subject offering, please contact Brooklynne Coombe, Head of Middle School.