Level: Year 8
Length: Full Year
Recommended Background:
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have studied Year 7 Music. However, provision exists for students who have been studying a musical instrument outside of class to join the Year 8 Music class. Please contact the Arts Coordinator or Music Teacher for further enrolment requirements.
Content:
“From classroom to concert stage, experience the power of music.”
Whether it’s film music, the classics, student compositions or contemporary pop songs, you will be performing, playing and entertaining audiences with a wide range of musical styles. Students will have instrumental lessons for the full year and the option to extend their skills in performance through the various school ensembles, including Concert Bands, Vocal Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Rock Bands and Music Production Club.
Available instruments are:
- Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone
- Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium
- Percussion: Drum Kit, Tuned and Untuned Percussion
- Bass Guitar
- Strings: Violin, Viola and Cello
- Voice: Vocalists are encouraged to learn a second instrument
- 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
- Music Appreciation
- Musical Literacy and Composition/Songwriting
- 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 9 Music