Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 9 Music
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms D. Joe.
This is a foundation course where you will develop:
- instrumental/vocal skills (eg. keyboard, guitar, ukulele, drums, singing)
- composition - creating original music
- music literacy - learning to read and understand music symbols
- music knowledge across a range of music styles.
You will work both individually and collaboratively to develop your music knowledge, performance confidence and musical risk taking.
Students enrolled in the music class are given early access for free itinerant music lessons (with some instruments available for hire).
Please check your emails in late January to sign up for lessons if you have selected Music as an option. Vacancies fill up fast!
Where does it lead? Skills and knowledge gained in Year 9 Music are the basis for the Year 10 Music course.
What should I have already done?
No prior learning necessary
Course Contribution
Instrument hire (if applicable) $150 a year
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Actor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025
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