Music education is part of a well rounded a balanced education.
Research shows that playing music can make significant differences to student's abilities related to learning, memory and social interactions. Other benefits include mental discipline, teamwork, self-esteem and above all enjoyment and life long appreciation of music.
A study in America called "Champions of Change" has discovered that students in music programs are far less likely to be involved in anti-social and/or risk-taking behaviour. At Tumbi Umbi Campus we structure the music program to ensure a graded approach to ensure a steady learning curve.
Students who have had previous music instruction act as tutors to peers. Students who have never had any music instruction are actively encouraged to join in with performances. It is interesting to note that many students who have never performed prior to coming to the campus are stand out performers in our regular performances, at assemblies and celebrations.
Course description
In music, students learn to perform music in a range of musical contexts, to compose music that represents the topics they have studied and to listen with discrimination, meaning, and appreciation to a broad range of musical styles. Studying the concepts of music underpins the development of skills in performing, composing and listening.
What will students learn about?
In both the mandatory and elective courses, students will study the concepts of music (duration, pitch, dynamics and expressive techniques, tone colour, texture, and structure) through the learning experiences of performing, composing and listening, within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.
The mandatory course requires students to work in a broad range of musical contexts, including exposure to art music and music that represents the diversity of Australian culture.
In the elective course students are required to study the compulsory topic Australian Music, as well as a number of optional topics that represent a broad range of musical styles, periods and genres.
Overview of music learning from Years 7 to 10 at TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus
All students study music in Years 7 and 8. Students can elect to continue to study music in Years 9 and 10 by choosing music as one of their two elective subjects.
An overview of teaching and learning, and its links to assessment tasks and learning areas in reports is attached to inform parents and carers of the learning their child will be engaged in during class. This information is provided to allow parents and carers to support their child and the campus to ensure that every child achieves personal best. Please be aware that this is a guide and may change according to the needs of the class and individual students.
