Year 9 Music is designed to ignite a deep passion for music and musical performance in
students. This course offers a platform for students to not only enhance their musical skills and
knowledge but also to explore their unique musical voice. You will have the chance to immerse
yourself in a variety of music styles, both in group and solo performances, and to create your
own music using cutting-edge technology. Additionally, you will delve into the analysis of various
musical styles, gaining a deeper understanding of the elements that form the backbone of
music.
Year 9 Elective - Music
Course Description
Content
Performance (Solo and Group)
Soundtrap Composition (Mixing Music Online)
Musical Analysis and theory tasks
*Students are strongly encouraged to have instrumental lessons on their primary instrument at
school or privately, but it is optional.
Assessment
VCE Music
Link to VCE/VET Subjects
Ms Kimberley Hawking
Contact Person
Year 9 Music covers three primary areas of study:
Musical Performance (Solo and Group): Students will learn to rehearse, interpret
music, and present chosen songs to the broader school community. Students will provide
constructive feedback on their peer’s performances and self-reflect on their rehearsals
and performances.
Music Technology (Composition): Using the theory learned in class, you will create a
song using Soundtrap. Students will learn how to modify loops, create drumbeats, and
create music with various instruments. At the end of the project, you will have made a
complete finished song in an mp3 format.
Musical Analysis and Theory: Students will learn a range of musical terminology and
how to write and respond to music heard using musical language. They will also examine
rhythm, chords, intervals, and scales and how to apply these to their instruments
practically.
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