The
Junior Music programme is taught for one term. It aims to
establish a basic theory knowledge, listening and performing skills, as well as
understanding and interest towards music.
- In Year 7
the students explore the difference of music elements though listening, study the
time values of the notes through rhythmic games, and learn to play three/four-chord
songs on ukulele.
- In Year 8
the students learn staff notation on treble clef. They also spend time
exploring the instruments of the orchestra and learn how to play a three-chord
song on the guitar.
- In year
9, the students take a further step into music theory by learning notation on
bass clef, accidentals, the major scale and a variety of chords. They apply
this into a group-performance project, playing bass, guitar, piano, drums or
singing. The students also compose a soundtrack for a short movie, using
Mixcraft software at the Music Computer lab.
The
Year 10 music programme aims to continue and further develop
the students’ skills in Performance, Music theory, Composition and Music
Knowledge.It is tailored for individual needs and recognizes different levels of abilities. Students not yet playing an instrument will be enrolled in the Itinerant music programme. The full-year course develops the necessary entry skills recommended
for the NCEA Level 1 Music. It includes:
- Development
of aural and theory skills equal to Gr2. A brief
course of history of music, including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and
Romantic styles. Blues and
Film Music compositions on created with Sibelius music software. Song
writing. Performance
– Solo or/and Group.
The
11 – 13 music programme is delivered in full-year courses following the
requirements of NCEA Music, Level 1 -3. The students
continue to master their performing skills and carry on their study in theory,
composition and music knowledge. Throughout the course they:
- Perform pieces of music as a featured
soloist or as a member of a group with increasing levels of difficulty. Compose original pieces of music – songs,
instrumental and short film composition using Sibelius 7.5 software. Devise instrumentation or create an
arrangement of an existing piece of music. Music Knowledge: Demonstrate
knowledge of contrasting works, analyse music and examine the influence of context
on a music work. Demonstrate knowledge of conventions
used in music scores.