Music

Students are introduced to using instruments and singing, composing, music literacy, listening, music appreciation and technology by working individually and collaboratively.

Advanced music students are also mentored for higher level skills. Year 9 leads on to Year 10 Music and NCEA Music and beyond, including tertiary education.

Students are expected to take part in the extracurricular music opportunities as part of the course, including:

• singing in one of the school choirs

• performing in the orchestra or Jazz ensemble,string group

• or performing in a contemporary rock or pop ensemble.

• To proceed to Year 10 Music students must pass this course or otherwise be able to prove an acceptable standard of musicianship to music staff.

• Students in Year 10 will extent their performance, theory and music technology skills.