Year 9 Music & Technology

This course introduces the language of music through modules which are made up of practical music and music technology. Module 1 starts with a practical musical project, which is done in groups or as individuals. This can take many forms, for example, a rock band, rewriting a song, or learning a particular instrument. Practical music underpins the course and students have practical lessons with a specialist teacher every week. There is also the opportunity to take bass guitar and orchestral instruments. Students are encouraged to be creative and expressive while learning the basics of reading through learning the Rock Band module and composing original music throughout the course using GarageBand & 'Soundtrap' software in the Mac Suite. Learning assessment activities are based around the four strands in the Arts Curriculum and feedback and guidance are provided throughout the course:

• Developing practical knowledge - practical and written activities to explore music
• Developing ideas - research and understand a composer’s music
• Communicating and interpreting - rehearse and perform tasks
• Understand music - listening and practical activities to understand musical genres