Year 9 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Kay.
Course objectives
Students will develop their understanding of musical history (including current trends), write their own musical compositions, develop their knowledge of basic music theory and aural, and increase their performance skills on a range of instruments.
Course content
Performance (rehearsing and performing in bands/groups while furthering skills on guitar and keyboard)
Musical Knowledge (study of rock music, NZ music, world music)
Music Theory & Aural (learning the basics of music theory and furthering aural skills)
Composition (composing own pieces of music including using digital audio workstations - DAW)
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- perform simple music in an individual capacity and groups
- identify and implement basic musical notation
- demonstrate knowledge about a range of music topics
- show understanding of Music by describing features and elements
Assessment
Assessment will be in the forms of assignments throughout the year, practical tests/performances and a written test at the end of the course.
Pathway
An education in Music can lead to many pathways for a student. Careers include solo or ensemble performance (orchestras/bands), audio technician, music producer, music educator, live-sound production, film composer, gaming composer, composer/arranger, music editor, music/entertainment journalism, media liaison, communications, tutor etc.
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.