Year 10 Music Academy
10MUA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. McLarin.
Who would be interested in this course?Students who have either participated in the Year 9 Academy, or been a regular participant in the extracurricular life of the music department. Students will also need to be taking instrumental lessons, either through the school itinerant scheme, or privately.
You may also need to do a quick audition in Term 4 2024 to confirm your position.
This course is for students who have prior experience on an instrument or voice (usually 2+ years).
You may be required to demonstrate your skills in a short audition if the music department is not familiar with your level.
Topics and activities include:
- Rehearsing and performing music in small groups
- Song Writing
- Film Music
- Music Theory
- Music Technology
Course Overview
Term 1
Group performance and songwriting
Term 2
Songwriting continued and Pop music theory
Term 3
Film music study
Term 4
Recording, live sound and concert preparations.
Year 10 Options, Creative Arts
Pathway
Year 11 Music - Projects, Year 11 Music - Studies
Career PathwaysSound Technician, Entertainer, Musician, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA clear file folder and basic stationery are required for this course.