Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 Timeline – Month/Weeks Topics Learning Objectives Assessment instruments to be used Students will be able to (Learning outcomes): Concept AUGUST Week 1 4 weeks - Understand the basics of music theory, including notes, scales, and key signatures. Content - Understand the basics of music theory, including notes, scales, and key signatures. Skills -Understand the basics of - Understand the basics of music theory, including music theory, including notes, notes, scales, and key scales, and key signatures. signatures. Week 2 - Explore the elements of music appreciation, focusing on melody and rhythm. - - Elements of music - Listening to - Class discussion and appreciation: melody, different musical pieces listening exercise rhythm, tempo, dynamics and identifying melody and rhythm patterns . Week 3 Week 4 - Introduction to singing techniques and vocal warm-ups. - Breathing techniques - Vocal warm-up exercises - Practicing breathing - Participation in vocal exercises and exercises vocal warm-ups - Basics of instrumental music Introduction to a chosen instrument (keyboard, guitar, etc.). - Parts of the chosen instrument - Basic playing techniques - Basic handson experience with the instrument - Instrument exploration Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 SEPTEMBER Week 1 3 weeks Week 2 Week 3 OCTOBER Week 1 2 weeks (Classess 8, 9 and 11) 2.5 weeks (Class 10 & 12) - Deepen the understanding of scales and key signatures. - Major and minor scales - Circle of fifths - Explore different genres in music and their cultural significance. - Musical genres: classical, jazz, folk, pop, etc. - Cultural context of genres - Develop singing skills through guided practice on a chosen song. - Explore different time signatures and their impact on music. Week 2 - Focus on a specific musical era, like the Baroque or Romantic Week 3 (0.5 week) -period. Develop Revision Days for instrumental skills Yr 8, 9 , 10 and 11. through guided practice Classes10 & 12 on the chosen instrument. NOVEMBER 0.5 week / 2.5 weeks (Yr12) Week 1 Class 12 only (Yr8, 9, 10, 11 Exams ) Week 2 (0.5 week) Class 12 only (Yr8, 9, 10, 11 Exams ) - Learn about intervals and their role in harmony. - Dive deeper into the study of a specific composer or musical work. - Select a song appropriate for vocal practice Focus on pitch, tone, and time - Common expression signatures (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, etc.) Rhythmic patterns and subdivisions - Characteristics of the chosen musical era - Notable composers and works - Basic chords and chord progressions - Playing simple melodies - Intervals: major, minor, perfect, augmented, diminished - Biography of the chosen composer Analysis of a selected composition - Identifying major and - Scale identification exercises minor scales Understanding circle ofand -the Analyzing fifths discussing - Genre analysis presentation various musical genres and culturalthe -their Practicing relevance chosen song - In-class singing with emphasis performance on vocal techniques - Practicing clapping and - Rhythm identification counting exercises different time signatures - Research and presentation on - Era presentation the chosen musical era - Practicing chords, chord changes, and - Instrumental performance melodies on the chosen -instrument Identifying intervals by ear and on sheet - Interval identification exercises music Creating simple -harmonies Research, analysis, and - Composer/work analysis presentation on presentation the chosen composer or composition Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 Week 3 For class 12 only Others exam feedback Days (0.5 week) DECEMBER Week 1 1.5 weeks Week 2 (0.5 week) JANUARY - Practice more advanced singing techniques and work on a challenging -song. Study different forms in music, such as binary and ternary forms. - Vocal control exercises Interpretation of challenging song - Applying advanced vocal - Advanced vocal techniques to performance the challenging song - Binary and ternary musical forms - Analysis of compositions in different forms - Analyzing compositions - Form analysis exercises and identifying their forms - Explore the concept of harmony and chord progressions. - Harmonic progression basics - Creating simple chord progressions - Focus on a specific world music genre and its unique characteristics. - Study a chosen world music genre - Instruments, rhythms, cultural significance - Research and presentation on the history and - Popular music genre presentation cultural influence of a popular music -genre Creating original chord progressions - Chord progression composition assignment and experimenting with harmony - Research and presentation on - World music genre the chosen presentation world music genre - Develop more advanced singing techniques and work on expressive -singing. Introduction to counterpoint Study the basics of writing melodies that harmonize with each other. - Expressive singing techniques - Interpretation of emotionally charged songs - Applying advanced techniques to emotional songs - Species counterpoint Writing melodies in parallel and contrary motion - Composing short melodies - Counterpoint composition using species assignment counterpoint - Explore the evolution of popular music and its cultural impact. - Historical overview of popular music genres - Impact on society and culture Week 1 4 weeks Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 - Expressive singing performance Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 FEBRUARY 4 weeks Week 1 Yr 10 Revision Week Yr 10/12 (1 week) Week 2 Yr 12 Revision Week and Yr 10 Mock exams Week 3 Yr 10 and 12 Mock exams Week 4 Yr 10 Mock exam feedback Yr 12 Mock exams MARCH 2.5 weeks - Types of musical texture: monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic - Analyzing compositions - Texture analysis exercises for different types of texture - Explore a different musical era, such as the Classical period. - Characteristics of the chosen musical era - Key composers and representative works - Research and presentation on - Era presentation the chosen musical era - Develop instrumental ensemble skills and focus on synchronization. - Ensemble playing techniques - Syncing with other instruments - Participating in instrumental ensembles and - Ensemble performance practicing synchronizatio n - Introduction to more advanced compositional techniques, such as chromaticism. - Chromaticism in melody and harmony - Using chromatic elements in composition - Composing short pieces - Chromatic composition incorporating assignment chromaticism - Study dynamics and articulation in music. - Dynamics: pianissimo to fortissimo Articulation marks and their effects - Analyzing dynamics and - Dynamics and articulation articulation in exercises musical excerpts - Focus on a specific composer's contributions to music history. - Biography of the chosen composer Impact on music and style - Research and presentation on - Composer contribution the chosen composer's life presentation and contributions - Study musical texture and its role in shaping compositions. Week 1 Week 2 Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 Week 3 (0.5 week) APRIL 4 Weeks 1 week -Yr 10/12 Week 1 form in-depth, including sonata-allegro and rondo forms. Week 2 (0.5 week) Week 3 Week 4 MAY 2.5 weeks - Develop advanced singing techniques and work on challenging vocal runs. - Study musical Week 1 - Explore the connections between music and visual arts or literature. - Develop advanced ensemble playing skills and explore improvisation. - Introduction to more advanced compositional techniques, such as extended harmonies. - Study the concept of musical modes and their applications. - Vocal runs and ornamentation Mastering challenging vocal passages - Applying advanced vocal - Advanced vocal techniques to performance vocal runs and ornamentation - Sonata-allegro and rondo forms Analyzing compositions in these forms - Analyzing and identifying the structure of - Form analysis exercises compositions in different forms - Research and presentation on - Cross-disciplinary the presentation connections between music and another art -form Participating in ensemble improvisation - Improvisation performance and experimenting with different musical ideas - Composing - Crossdisciplinary influences - Art and literature that inspired music - Improvisation basics - Ensemble improvisation techniques - Extended harmonies: seventh chords, added tones, suspensions - Modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, etc. - Creating melodies in different modes pieces using extended harmonies - Creating melodies and compositions in different modes - Extended harmony composition assignment - Mode-based composition assignment Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 Week 2 Week 3 (0.5 week) JUNE 1 week - Explore the influence of music from different cultures on contemporary compositions. - Incorporating world music elements in compositions Cultural fusion - Composing a piece that blends - Cross-cultural composition elements from assignment multiple musical cultures - Review and practice advanced singing techniques with a focus on expression. - Advanced vocal techniques Emotional expression in singing - Applying advanced techniques to convey emotions through singing - Course conclusion and student performances. - Showcase students' progress - Ensemble performances, singing, compositions - Preparing and participating in - Final performance and selfthe final class assessment performance Week 1 (Mainly exam feedback) - Expressive vocal performance Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024 Course Outline Class Subject :---------------2023-2024
