Year 9 Specialist Music

Semester 1 Program 2018

Week / Teaching Focus / Content Addressed / Assessment / I.T
T1:1 / Introduction to Course
 Expectations and Assessment Outline
Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Intro to Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Brainstorm Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll
 How did rock and Roll Begin? Fact Sheet
 How did rock and Roll Begin? Fun Sheet
Aural & Theory
 Theory-Revise basic rhythm names
 Theory-Revise the Staff and names
 Theory-Handout music theory homework pdf /  Development of aural skills, aural memory and inner hearing to identify, sing/playback and notate rhythmic passages, melodic patterns based on familiar scale and intervals, and simple chord progressions (ACAMUM099)
 Aural identification of the elements of music in isolation and combination in a range of musical excerpts (not all content may be relevant to the selected context):
(ACAMUM099)
Rhythm
beat groupings/subdivision in simple time: , and compound time: ()
rests
swung rhythms
tempo: (andante, allegretto, vivace)
Pitch
scales: add harmonic minor, Blues up to 3 sharps and 3 flats in treble and bass clefs
intervals: add m6, M6, m7, M7 ascending and descending
chords: major and minor triads, primary triads in isolation and simple progressions, add (i, iv, V) in minor keys, (vi) in major keys and (V7) in both major and minor keys
tonality: relevant to scales listed, modulation to relative major/minor
riff/ostinato, pedal, sequence
Dynamics and expression
dynamic gradations and articulations to create contrast and alter timbre
Form and structure
use of theme
add minuet and trio, sonata form
Timbre
instruments and voice types, groups/ensembles, method of sound production, mutes, pedals and distortion
Texture
polyphonic/multi-voice
Use and application of composition models to shape and refine arrangements and original works; combining and manipulating the elements of music; applying compositional devices, stylistic features and conventions to reflect a range of music styles (ACAMUM100; ACAMUM102)
 Use of a range of invented and conventional notation, appropriate music terminology and available technologies, to organise, record and communicate music ideas (ACAMUM100; ACAMUM102)
 Development of technical skill and control; musical expression; and consideration of relevant stylistic musical features when practising, refining and performing a variety of repertoire (ACAMUM101; ACAMUM103)
 Consideration of the music practices of others to inform and shape their own music making through regular self-directed practice of performance skills and techniques (ACAMUM101; ACAMUR104)
 Development of ensemble skills, working collaboratively to perform with expression, tonal control and awareness of ensemble (ACAMUM101; ACAMUM103)
 Identification and description of the use and stylistic treatment of the elements of music, comparing and discussing similarities and differences between musical works from a range of styles and contexts (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Identification, comparison and evaluation of a variety of music with an understanding of cultural and historic features, stylistic characteristics and associated conventions and music practices (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Use of specific criteria and given frameworks to discuss strategies to improve and inform music making when evaluating performances and giving and receiving constructive feedback (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Development of personal opinions and musical preferences, analysing and discussing the influence of music and appreciating differing opinions and perspectives about music (ACAMUR105)
 Evaluation and comparison of attitudes and practices towards the role of audience and performer, recognising that different practices and stylistic conventions can influence a performance and affect audience response and interpretation (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105) / Youtube
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Rock n Roll Playlist
T1:2 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Start by listening to ‘Tutti Frutti as students come in
 Read Rock n Roll Handout- Year 9 Unit 3
 Complete questions and extension activities whilst listening to examples
 Talk about “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs- handout charts
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Introduce Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory-Revise notes names
 Theory-Revise Pentatonic Scales
Study Skills: How to complete a rhythmic dictation / Youtube
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T1:3 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Go over task requirements “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs- handout charts.
 Practise Time
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Revise Tones & Semitones
Study Skills: How to complete a rhythmic dictation / Youtube
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T1:4 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Go over task requirements “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs and poster- handout charts.
 Practise Time
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Introduce Major Scales
Study Skills: How to remember a major scale formula / Youtube
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T1:5 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Go over task requirements “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs- handout charts.
 Practise Time
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales – Create booklet
 Rock ‘n’ Roll Research poster / Youtube
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T1:6 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Go over task requirements “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs- handout charts.
 Practise Time
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales –booklet / Youtube
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T1:7 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 “Rock around the Clock” Cover songs- Performance
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales –booklet
 Rock ‘n’ Roll Research poster / Task 1: Rock ‘n’ Roll Cover Song Performance: Rock around the clock / Youtube
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T1:8 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Rock ‘n’ Roll Research poster
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales –booklet
 Rock ‘n’ Roll Research poster
Study Skills: How to check your research assignment fulfils all assessed criteria / Youtube
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T1:9 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Break into practical groups and practise existing song medley
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales –booklet / Youtube
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T1:10 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Research Poster Due
 The King of Rock and Roll: Fact Sheet
 The King of Rock and Roll: Fun Sheet
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Major Scales –booklet / Task 2: Research Presentations / Youtube
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T2:1 / Introduction to Term
 Expectations and Assessment Timeline
 The Day the Music Died: Fact Sheet
 The Day the Music Died: Fun Sheet
 Talk about Rock and Roll Medley Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Natural Minor Scale / Youtube
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T2:2 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Go over Rock and Roll Medley Task requirements
 Practise time
Aural & Theory
 Aural- 4 bar rhythmic dictation 3/4 time & Melodic Dictation 4 bar with solfa, Intervals, scale recognition
 Theory- Pentatonic & Major Scale revision supplementary w/s / Youtube
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T2:3 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Practise Rock and Roll Medley Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Introduce Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Pentatonic Minor Scale / Youtube
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T2:4 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Practise Rock and Roll Medley Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural and Theory Test
 / Task 4: Aural & Theory Test / Youtube
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T2:5 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Practise Rock and Roll Medley Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Pentatonic Minor Scale
Study Skills: How to revise for a theory test / Youtube
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T2:6 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
 Perform Rock and Roll Medley Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural & Theory Revision
Study Skills: How to revise for a theory test / Task 3: Medley Performances / Youtube
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T2:7 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Pentatonic Minor Scale / Youtube
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T2:8 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Review Test Results / Youtube
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T2:9 / Rock ‘n’ Roll

Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Harmonic Minor Scale / Youtube
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T2:10 / Rock ‘n’ Roll
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- The Harmonic Minor Scale / Youtube
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IMCC Year 9 Specialist Music

Semester 2 Program 2018

Week / Teaching Focus / Content Addressed / ASSESSMMENT / IT
T3:1 / Semester 2 Assessment Schedule
Film Music
 Introduction- Semester 2 requirements
 Film Music Brainstorm- Genres, Instruments, Famous Themes
 Which scene is which? Activity 1: Watch an extract from a film without the sound – discuss what the learners think the music might be like to accompany this scene. You may want to play the extract twice or even several times depending on how much detail you would like your students to go into – learners might work alone or maybe in pairs. The ideas can then be discussed and then the film can be watched with the sound track and a discussion could follow on how similar or different their ideas were.
  • – James Bond – Dr No – a scene with a deadly spider
  • – Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides – Jack Sparrow defeats the Mermaids
  • – 2001 Space Odyssey – opening scene with Strauss’s music – Also Sprach Zarathustra
  • – Schindler’s list – ending scene – this works particularly well if the main theme to the film is played and discussed first.
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Revise Minor Pentatonic & Harmonic Minor Scale /  Development of aural skills, aural memory and inner hearing to identify, sing/playback and notate rhythmic passages, melodic patterns based on familiar scale and intervals, and simple chord progressions (ACAMUM099)
 Aural identification of the elements of music in isolation and combination in a range of musical excerpts (not all content may be relevant to the selected context):
(ACAMUM099)
Rhythm
beat groupings/subdivision in simple time: , and compound time: ()
rests
swung rhythms
tempo: (andante, allegretto, vivace)
Pitch
scales: add harmonic minor, Blues up to 3 sharps and 3 flats in treble and bass clefs
intervals: add m6, M6, m7, M7 ascending and descending
chords: major and minor triads, primary triads in isolation and simple progressions, add (i, iv, V) in minor keys, (vi) in major keys and (V7) in both major and minor keys
tonality: relevant to scales listed, modulation to relative major/minor
riff/ostinato, pedal, sequence
Dynamics and expression
dynamic gradations and articulations to create contrast and alter timbre
Form and structure
use of theme
add minuet and trio, sonata form
Timbre
instruments and voice types, groups/ensembles, method of sound production, mutes, pedals and distortion
Texture
polyphonic/multi-voice
Use and application of composition models to shape and refine arrangements and original works; combining and manipulating the elements of music; applying compositional devices, stylistic features and conventions to reflect a range of music styles (ACAMUM100; ACAMUM102)
 Use of a range of invented and conventional notation, appropriate music terminology and available technologies, to organise, record and communicate music ideas (ACAMUM100; ACAMUM102)
 Development of technical skill and control; musical expression; and consideration of relevant stylistic musical features when practising, refining and performing a variety of repertoire (ACAMUM101; ACAMUM103)
 Consideration of the music practices of others to inform and shape their own music making through regular self-directed practice of performance skills and techniques (ACAMUM101; ACAMUR104)
 Development of ensemble skills, working collaboratively to perform with expression, tonal control and awareness of ensemble (ACAMUM101; ACAMUM103)
 Identification and description of the use and stylistic treatment of the elements of music, comparing and discussing similarities and differences between musical works from a range of styles and contexts (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Identification, comparison and evaluation of a variety of music with an understanding of cultural and historic features, stylistic characteristics and associated conventions and music practices (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Use of specific criteria and given frameworks to discuss strategies to improve and inform music making when evaluating performances and giving and receiving constructive feedback (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105)
 Development of personal opinions and musical preferences, analysing and discussing the influence of music and appreciating differing opinions and perspectives about music (ACAMUR105)
 Evaluation and comparison of attitudes and practices towards the role of audience and performer, recognising that different practices and stylistic conventions can influence a performance and affect audience response and interpretation (ACAMUR104; ACAMUR105) / Youtube
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T3:2 / Film Music
 Film music recap brainstorm
 Film Music Handout- Read through, listen and answer questions
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Revise Major Scales / Youtube
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T3:3 / Film Music
 Intro: How music can change a scene clip- Youtube clip
 Which excerpt is it? Activity 1: Play extracts from the following film scores – eight films are listed below. Students complete listening handout. Ask the learners to decide which excerpt belongs to which description. They may not be correct but this gives a good opportunity for discussion. They should be encouraged to think through what it was about the music that made them make the choices that they did.
  1. Mind Heist – The Birth of an Idea
  2. Out of Africa – Opening Titles
  3. Superman – Main Theme
  4. Jurassic Park – The Hatching of a Baby Raptor
  5. Ladies In Lavender – Main Theme
  6. Interstellar – No Time For Caution (Docking)
  7. Kingdom of Heaven – Battle of Kerak
  8. Avatar: The Last Airbender – Love theme
 Which excerpt is it extension activity: Focus on one Film Theme Listening Activity
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Introduce Intervals
 Theory- 6/8 Time rhythms / Youtube
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T3:4 / Film Music
 Film Music & Background Music Handout read through and questions
 Listen to themes
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- 6/8 Time rhythm / Youtube
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T3:5 / Film Music
 Explain performance task: Film Theme Cover in Groups
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- 6/8 Time rhythm / Youtube
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T3:6 / Film Music
 Practice performance task: Film Theme Cover in Groups
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- 6/8 Time rhythms
Study Skills: How to revise for a theory test / Youtube
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T3:7 / Film Music
Perform performance task: Film Theme Cover in Groups
Aural & Theory
 Aural- 4 bar rhythmic dictation 4/4 time & Melodic Dictation 4 bar with solfa, Intervals, scale recognition, corrections.
 Theory- revision W/S
Study Skills: How to revise for a theory test / Task 6: Film Music Cover / Youtube
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T3:8 / Film Music
 Into to composition
Aural & Theory
 Dictation – rhythm & melodic
 Theory revision / Youtube
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T3:9 / Film Music
 Practice performance task: Film Theme Cover in Groups
Aural & Theory
 Aural and theory test
Study Skills: How to revise for a Music history Test / Task 5: Aural & Theory Test / Youtube
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T3:10 / Film Music
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation

 Theory- review test
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation
 Theory- Games / Youtube
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T4:1 / Introduction to Term
Film Music
 Film Music- The Elements of Music Handout
 Film Music Listening Task- Elements of Music
 Writing Horror or Suspense Music Task- go through requirements, booklet and tips
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Expressive Terms / Youtube
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T4:2 / Film Music
 Go over Composition Task requirements again
 Begin working on Film Composition Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Expressive Terms / Youtube
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T4:3 / Film Music
 Working on Film Composition Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Expressive Terms / Youtube
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T4:4 / Film Music
 Working on Film Composition Task
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Expressive Terms
 / Youtube
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T4:5 / Film Music
 Film Composition Performance- Video
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Expressive Terms
Study Skills: How to revise for an exam / Task 7: Film Composition Performance / Youtube
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T4:6 / Aural & Theory
 Revision
Study Skills: How to revise for an exam / Youtube
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T4:7 / Film Music
 Revision for exam
Aural & Theory
 Aural- Intervals, Basic Melodic Dictation & Basic Rhythmic Dictation in 6/8
 Theory- Revision
Study Skills: How to revise for an exam
 Practical Exam / Task 8: Practical Exam / Youtube
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T4:8/9 / Revision for exams