St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Year 10 Music

10MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. McHugh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 Music or one year tuition on an instrument. Students will need to commit to lessons on a chosen instrument for the full year.


•Students will research, analyse and present knowledge of music. 

•There are three major Units of Work pursued during the year.

What skills will I learn?
•Song Writing and Composition.
•Performance and instrumental skills. Formal tuition on their musical instrument is compulsory for all students.
•Appreciate music in context.
•Develop an understanding for music theory and the elements of music.

Assessment
•Song Writing and Composition
•Research
•Performance – Solo and Group



Course Overview

Term 1
Instruments in the orchestra research assignment
Showcase your performance instrument
Theory

Term 2
Perform as a soloist on your instrument
Compose your own piece of music or write a song with lyrics
Theory

Term 3
Group performance
How to read a musical score
Theory

Term 4
Your choice - solo or group performance
Theory
Aural listening skills

Faculties:

Music


Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter