Music / Year 9 and 10 / Presenting and performing

Curriculum content descriptions

rehearse and present planned performances of music they have learnt and/or composed, using relevant vocal/instrumental techniques and performance skills (AC9AMU10P01)

Elaborations
  • recording and evaluating performances using digital tools; for example, listening to a recording of their own performances and identifying areas for improvement
  • performing their own music compositions and, as appropriate, using scores or visual material and reflecting on/evaluating personal or audience responses to the music; for example, asking questions such as, “How did choices such as tempo, dynamics, articulation or instrumentation allow the ensemble to achieve intended effects in their performance?”
  • rehearsing and presenting planned performances, and then reflecting on and evaluating how each performance may have been different, which was more successful with audiences, and why
  • planning and presenting performances in a range of physical or virtual spaces, including providing audiences with information about the music, the performers and the ideas that the performers are intending to communicate
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Personal and social capability Personal and Social capability
ScOT terms

Ear training,  Music,  Musical elements,  Aural skills

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