Year 10 Music
10MUS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. McLarin.
Who would be interested in this course?Students who already have basic skills on an instrument (or singing).
Students must be learning or be prepared to learn an instrument (weekly lessons), either privately or through school music lessons. Having an instrument to practice on at home is also an advantage.
This course is for students who enjoy playing instruments (or singing) and wish to develop their overall musicianship.
The course is structured into group and individual tasks. These include developing skills on an instrument, playing music in a group, music theory knowledge, listening skills, using music technology (sequencing and notation software), creating original music, songwriting and film music.
Course Overview
Term 1
Group Performance and Songwriting
Term 2
Pop music performance and theory.
Term 3
Film music study
Term 4
Digital technology performance and recording
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 clearfile folder and basic stationery will be helpful for this course.