LENGTH: Full year
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have studied Year 8 Music. However, provision exists for students who have been studying a musical instrument outside of class to join the Year 9 Music class. Please contact the Arts Coordinator or Music Teacher for further enrolment requirements.
Content:
“Create, connect, and perform—music is more than a subject, it’s a community.”
The Year 9 Music program is for students that have been learning music for one or more years and are dedicated to their chosen instrument, have developed their musical literacy skills in reading and performing music. Deeper theoretical concepts are explored and applied to create compositions using music software, where you are able to deepen your knowledge and ability of computer aided composition. We will continue to develop your analytical skills while studying a range of musical styles and genres. Many performance opportunities will be available, especially through involvement in the School Ensembles, including Concert Bands, Orchestra, Stage Band, Vocal Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Rock Bands and Music Production Club. After hours commitment to personal practice is essential for success and attendance to Instrumental Music Lessons.
Available instruments are:
- Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Alto, Tenor Baritone Saxophone
- Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
- Percussion: Drum Kit, Tuned and Untuned Percussion. Group lessons are free however, one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Bass Guitar: Group lessons are free however, one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Strings: Violin, Viola and Cello
- Voice: Contemporary
- Piano: Piano students are encouraged to learn a second instrument for ensemble performance one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Guitar: Classical, Electric and Acoustic Guitar (one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our Private Music Instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson)
Music provides authentic experiences for students to practise and demonstrate the Unley High School values of respect, excellence, diversity and community.
Assessment:
Students will engage in a variety of assessments types and methods:
- Music Performance – Class Ensembles/Band, School Ensembles and Solo Performance
- Musical Literacy and Aural Skills
- Arranging and Orchestration
- Event Management and Live Music Production
- Reflecting and Evaluating Music Performance
Special Requirements:
Students must:
- Attend instrumental lessons with a qualified teacher
- Provide their own instrument or hire an instrument through the school’s hire program
- Purchase required tutor book for Instrumental Lessons and Band rehearsals
- Instrumental Music information
Leads to: Year 10 Music A & B
