9PAS

Year 9 Performing Arts

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Isaacs.

Through listening to and playing simple music in a variety of styles, students develop their language of musical appreciation and their understanding of how to read and write music. They explore their creativity by composing and performing for each other. Students are encouraged to join music groups and learn an instrument at school.

Topics
1. Play keyboard and guitar and sing as a whole class
2. Perform as a soloist
3. Perform as a member of a group
4. Listen to a range of music styles
5. Develop musical language
6. Learn how to read and write simple music
7. Compose music by yourself and with others

Students will also have the opportunity to develop basic Drama skills, by learning how to use Voice, Body, Movement and Space to embody a character and present a scene with others. 



Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

No stationary is required for this subject. A $5 contribution is requested to cover the printing costs student workbooks.

Pathway

Disclaimer

POLICY
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