Length: 10-week rotation

Recommended background: None

Content:

Throughout this course, students are expected to learn a harmony instrument, keyboard or guitar. Many students will choose to learn an extra Concert Band instrument (separate group lessons are available through Instrumental Music) or another Rhythm Section instrument (voice, bass or drums) during class time. Once students learn to play the instrument they will join together in small groups to play a complete song).

Assignments may include:

• Assignment 1 entails using GarageBand to create a rap song: exploring texture, dynamics and using a musical structure
• Assignment 2 requires students to convince the teacher to attend a performance of any professional musician throughout the world; they will need to evaluate some songs by the artist and explain their viewpoint
• Assignment 3 requires students to choose another musician to investigate; this needs to be presented in a PowerPoint that includes links to songs with animated text and images

Possible ensemble songs include: Smoke on the Water, Feel Good and Seven Nation Army.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.