Music– One Term
Music
Rocks!
Students learn about what made rock ‘n’ roll so appealing to
teenagers in the 1950s. They will listen and respond to a range of rock music songs and
then learn to play the drum kit, electric bass, electric guitar and keyboard.
Students
will rehearse a range of music in solo and ensemble contexts, consider what
instruments and other elements of the music they listen to and perform,
indicates it is from a particular time and place develop an appreciation for
the practise and discipline required to learn a musical instrument. They will
complete an analysis of their favourite rock song and investigate their
favourite music artist.
Students
have the opportunity to compose music in a loop-based format using programs
such as Garage Band or Mixcraft.