Transcript 2 Unit Music Course 1

Year 9 &
10
Music
Music is a VERY important
subject.
• (The most important
subject according to
Miss Elliot.)
• You learn to
create, interpret,
discuss, analyse,
pontificate,
deduce…. and
clap in time.
Choosing Music for Year 9 & 10?
• Anyone interested in music and
willing to give the subject a try
can do well in this course. It just
takes practice!
• It is NOT a course for easy
marks. It rewards those who
work hard and contribute to
class discussions. The more
students contribute, the more
rewarding the course will be.
What will Year 9 get to do?
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Performing
Listening
Composing
Learning about different
styles of music.
What will Year 10 get to do?
Continue to develop skills
in…
• Performing
• Listening
• Composing
By studying different
musical styles!
(When you choose Music as an elective, you
are able to use more of the equipment, rehearse
at lunch when necessary and due to the smaller
class size, you will get more chances to play
music as a class.)
Possible Topics…
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Rock Music
Popular Music
Jazz
Music for TV, Film &
Multimedia
Musical Theatre
Classical Music
Music & technology
Music of a Culture
What is Composition?
Creating music of your own.
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This can include:
Writing music on computer
using Finale
Writing music on music paper
Organizing sounds
(arrange/remix)
Recording sounds
Or just for fun, improvising on
the spot!
Using Finale.
• Finale is a music software
program for writing music.
By composing with it you
will develop your ICT skills.
• You can type the music in
or play music in through the
keyboard and it will be
notated on the screen.
What do you do for performance?
• Choose one instrument that you will practice regularly at home &
use often in class…this could be your voice!
• Play keyboard and guitar pieces as a class.
• Play pieces as a class ensemble.
• Play percussion instruments.
• Learn to use microphones & a PA system.
• Showcase songs you have been working on in your own time.
Frequently Asked Questions…
 Do you have to be naturally gifted at music to do
well?
No…you just have to be prepared to work at it.
 Do you have to know how to play an instrument
before joining the class?
No…you can learn and practice on the way!
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♫ Why choose Music? ♫
• This is a very rewarding course. It will
challenge your abilities and show your full
potential!
• See Miss Elliot if you have any further
questions…