Music What is the nature of Music in Grades 7 and 8 Music? A vibrant musical education fosters curiosity and openness to both familiar and unfamiliar musical worlds. Through learning and participating in the study of music we are able to explore the similarities, differences and links in music from within our own culture and that of others across time. At SJI International students’ learning and active musical engagement allows them to become informed, reflective and critical practitioners in music, to explore and value the diversity of the music across time, place and cultures and develop confidence and experience as a performer. What is the approach to learning? Students are required to develop musical skills and awareness through an integrated programme of listening, performing, appraising and composing. These practical activities aim to: ● Help students develop a perceptive, sensitive and critical response to the main historical periods and styles of Western Art music as well as the different genres and styles in music. ● Help students to recognize and understand the music of various non-Western traditions and thus to form an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences. ● Provide a foundation for the development of an informed appreciation of music. ● Provide a foundation for further study in music at IGCSE and IB levels. ● Have fun and develop a lifelong love for Music. During the performance and composition components in the course, students will have opportunities to learn basic skills on keyboards, guitar, ukulele and various drumming and percussion instruments (including an ensemble performance unit on Indonesian Gamelan) as well as class singing. In Grade 7 and 8 Music, students will also explore Music Technology with access to one of the most comprehensive Music Technology facilities in Singapore and using programs such as GarageBand, Sibelius and Logic Pro.
What is the Subject Content? Students will follow a curriculum which teaches different units through the elements of music; dynamics, rhythm, context, structure, melody, instrumentation, harmony and texture. These units extend from skills learnt in Grade 6 and help develop skills and knowledge required for IGCSE Music. Through the exploration of different musical elements, G7 and 8 Music is divided into the following three basic components: Performing, Composing, Understanding
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