Music

MUSIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION In Music, students will develop knowledge, understanding of the elements of music, reflect and interpret different styles of music. Students will build an understanding of instrumental and vocal techniques, while evaluating the performers success in expressing the composers; intentions and expressive skills in music they listen to and perform. Students will engage in the process of composition through individual and group assessments and engage in devising and performing stylized pieces.

AIMS The course aims to give students individual and collaborative opportunities to develop an enjoyment of and confidence to participate in and explore different styles of music within the platforms of performing, composing and evaluating. They will explore the different cultural influences and interpretations of music, and employ critical and creative thinking when responding to, evaluating and composing performed music.

ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed through Making and Responding Tasks over the semester.