Baradene College
Year 10 Music
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Mrs N. Eichstaedt McComb.
In Year 10 Music, students build on the practical and music theory skills acquired in Year 9 by putting these skills into practice through music performance and creation. They will extend their knowledge about music technology, including various music apps, and have the opportunity to explore different music eras and cultures.
In Year 10 Music, students will continue to implement their acquired instrument skills in group performance tasks. Students are expected to have instrument skills equivalent to approximately three years of practice. It is recommended that students take instrumental or vocal lessons alongside their Music class to support their in-class performance assignments.
Duration: Year 10 Music is a full year course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
History of Music – Classical Periods of Music
Music History
> Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods, 20th Century Music
> Features of music in these periods
> Listening and identifying music
> Evolution of Musical features significant of each period
> Development of the orchestra and instruments
> Composer case studies
Performance - of a short arrangement of a chosen classical tune (Group Performance Task)
Music Theory - working toward NCEA Music. Students will build further on their existing Music Theory skills.
Assessment
> Music period research presentations and posters
> Performance of a contemporary arrangement of a famous classical music tune
> Formative Music Theory Tests
Term 2
Group Performance / Musical Cultures Research
Group Performance – performance of an arrangement for Sing Out for Justice Competition
Research of different musical types/genres and instruments from various cultures (group task). This will involve case studies of typical musical examples and their contexts according to its cultural/geographical origin.
Music Theory - Students will build further on their existing Music Theory skills.
Assessment
> Students will be assessed on the arrangement and performance of an existing song. This may involve recording and producing - optional (Group Performance Task)
> Students will be assessed on the presentation of a chosen musical culture (individual Research task)
> Music Theory test
Term 3
Composition - composing a soundtrack to the existing video with no sound and using music software.
Solo Performance - choosing a piece and start practising for the Solo Performance task
Music Theory - Students will build further on their existing Music Theory skills.
Assessment
> Students will be assessed on a collaborative soundtrack composition they’ve created in pairs (Collaborative Composition Task)
> Music Theory test
Term 4
Composition - case studies of various compositions and composing a simple piece.
Group/Solo Performance - practising for the Group performance assessment – Medley/Mashup.
Optional: Solo Performance assessment as a preparatory task leading to Year 11 music.
Music Theory - Students will build further on their existing Music Theory skills and working toward Year 11 Music.
Assessment
> Students will be assessed on the original songs they’ve composed individually or in collaboration with others (Composition task) - W6
> Students will be individually assessed on their solo performance (Solo Performance task) - W7
Pathway
Possible Careers
Actor, Advertising Specialist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician,
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