Year 10 Music
10MUS Course DescriptionContact Person: B. Banks.
Recommended Prior LearningBeginners welcome, though students may have taken 9MUS.
This course is designed to help build confidence and develop the essential skills of modern music: performing, making music and understanding musical concepts. Students will gain experience in performing in front of others both in groups and as individuals. They will write their own music and record it on music software including SoundTrap and Sibelius. Students will learn music theory and develop ear training/listening skills as well as keyboard skills.
In class we cover topics throughout the year including Hip Hop, Film Music, New Zealand music and Blues & Rock'n'Roll. We enjoy working with students in all genres of music according to their interests and they will investigate music topics of their own choice.
Students who take this course are eligible for subsidised instrumental music lessons.
Course Overview
Term 1
The origins of Blues and Rock and Roll are studied - students will compose and then play a blues-based composition. We will also study the genre of Hip Hop and compose a hip-hop song using computer-based recording software.
Term 2
During Term 2 we will develop keyboard skills and will learn to perform a piece on the keyboard. We will also study Film Music and will compose music to a film excerpt.
Term 3
In Term 3 we will study New Zealand music and will do a research topic on an Aotearoa based musician or band.
Term 4
Students will rehearse and then perform a song of their choice in groups. Those who wish to can also perform
Throughout all terms, students will develop and be assessed on basic theory and aural concepts.
Pathway Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Contributions and EquipmentStudents will be given the option of taking funded instrumental/vocal lessons. Workbook $15.