Year 9 Music Academy
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.
Year 9 Music Academy is an extension cohort selected from Year 9 Core Music students. This three-term course caters to students who have previously learnt a musical instrument and would like to develop their musicianship further by learning and playing in a range of ensembles, including string orchestra, concert band, vocal ensemble, chamber groups and rock/pop groups. This is a practical-based course and as such, students will have opportunities to perform throughout the year in school events and music festivals. Students will also extend their music knowledge through researching a range of historical musical styles, creating a composition portfolio, and developing their theory and aural skills with E-learning resources.
Course Overview
Term 1
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Rhythmic Composition (Binary)
Instruments of the Orchestra
Theory & Aural
Term 2
Solo Performance
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Group Performance Ensemble - Chamber Groups and Pop/Rock groups
Melodic Composition (Pentatonic Scale)
Theory & Aural
Term 3
Group Performance Ensemble - Orchestra and VOX choir
Group Performance Ensemble - Chamber Groups and Pop/Rock groups
Image-based Composition
World Music Study
Theory & Aural
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths