Weekly outline

  • General

  • Term One Week One and Two

    Kia ora and welcome to Year 9 Music. I hope you enjoy this year as you learn a range of musical skills and styles and continue to develop your work on an instrument.

    This year we will be covering a range of topics - from music history (including NZ Music in May for New Zealand Music Month), music theory, performance and more.

    In Term One our focus will be the musical elements, and we will be learning about these through the use of percussion, keyboard/fretboard instruments and composition


    Learning intention:

    Learn and apply knowledge of music theory (musical elements) through integration of practical skills.


    Activities:

    • Introduction to the musical elements
    • Rhythm activities - Rhythm Gym
    • Creating our own rhythms


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name seven musical elements
    • Read simple rhythms and perform them
    • Create a few bars of rhythms and perform them using percussion or body percussion


    Resources:

    Our Google Classroom code is rc35sru. I will place resources and activities here.

  • Term One Week Three

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements
    • We are EXPLORING the ways in which musical elements are used in different styles of music
    • We are EXPLORING ways to implement the elements into our own music

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the names of different rhythmic values (crotchet, quaver, semiquaver, crotchet rests)
    • Read and perform simple rhythms
    • Write simple rhythms

    Activities:

    1. Writing examples of rhythms that can be used in music
    2. Use percussion instruments to create and perform our own original rhythms

  • Term One Week Four

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements
    • We are EXPLORING the ways in which musical elements are used in different styles of music
    • We are EXPLORING ways to implement the elements into our own music

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain what dynamics are in music
    • Give the correct name - both in English and Italian - the different dynamics that we can use
    • Written rhythms that use dynamics
    • Performed the rhythms written

    Activities:

    1. Writing examples of more complex rhythms that can be used in music with dynamics
    2. Use percussion instruments to create and perform our own original rhythms with dynamics

  • Term One Week Five

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements
    • We are EXPLORING the ways in which musical elements are used in different styles of music
    • We are EXPLORING ways to implement the elements into our own music

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain what texture and timbre are in music
    • Identify different timbres that are played
    • Identify different textures that are used in an example of music
    • Write more rhythms and perform them in group

    Activities:

    1. Writing rhythms in GROUPS with variations of texture, timbre, dynamics and rhythms
    2. Practicing these rhythms
    3. Practicing 'The Peformance' of Rhythm Gym

  • Term One Week Six

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements
    • We are EXPLORING the ways in which musical elements are used in different styles of music
    • We are EXPLORING ways to implement the elements into our own music

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the musical element of form
    • Apply the element of form through using BandLab
    • Identify the forms used in examples of music

    Activities:

    1. Listening and responding to music (Neil Peart Drum Solo)
    2. BandLab - creating music

  • Term One Week Seven

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the musical elements in practical contexts
    • We are COMPARING the musical elements in different types of music


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Compare and contrast the musical elements found in different examples of music
    • Demonstrate different musical elements on an instrument or percussive object
    • Created an ostinato


    Activities:

    1. Listening and responding to music (Stomp - Brooms, Just Clap Your Hands)
    2. BandLab - creating music
    3. Previewing the assessment

  • Term One Week Eight

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are COMPOSING an original piece of music, using the musical elements and compositional devices to guide our creation
    • We are PRACTICING our original piece of music
    • We are RECORDING and PERFORMING our original piece


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the assessment task and summarise what is required
    • Formed a group and begun composing an original piece of music, starting with the ostinato


    Activities:

    1. Assessment is handed out - read through as a class and clarify anything that we're unsure of
    2. Groups are formed and start planning
    3. Starting the composition!

  • Holidays

  • Holidays

  • Term One Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are COMPOSING an original piece of music, using the musical elements and compositional devices to guide our creation
    • We are PRACTICING our original piece of music
    • We are RECORDING and PERFORMING our original piece


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Composed most of the original piece
    • Practiced the performance of the piece


    Activities:

    1. Assessment - group composition
    2. Assessment - group practice
    3. Notating some of the composition, using paper or Noteflight

  • Term One Week Ten

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are COMPOSING an original piece of music, using the musical elements and compositional devices to guide our creation
    • We are PRACTICING our original piece of music
    • We are RECORDING and PERFORMING our original piece


    Assessment is due this week!


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Finished composing the piece (as a group)
    • Recorded a performance of the piece (as a group)
    • Notated four bars of rhythm (individual)
    • Uploaded the video of the assessment to Google Drive (one person per group)
    • Submitted the link to the video here on MHOL (everyone!)


    Activities:

    Complete the assessment and hand it in!

  • Term Two Week Three

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society


    Please refer to Google Classroom for our class activities and resources during the Level 4 Lockdown.

  • Term Two Week Four

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society


    Please refer to Google Classroom for our class activities and resources during the Level 4 Lockdown.

  • Term Two Week Five

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society


    Please refer to Google Classroom for our class activities and resources during the Level 4 Lockdown.

  • Term Two Week Six

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society


    Kia ora Year 9 Music and welcome back to school!

    During the lockdown we explored both New Zealand music, as well as looking at ways to notate music online using Flat - which links to the rhythm work we were doing last term.


    In the classroom, we will continue to look at New Zealand Music, as well as learning some basic instrumental skills - learning to play chords and read the chord chart or lead sheet of a New Zealand song.

  • Term Two Week Seven

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society


    We will continue to look at New Zealand Music, as well as learning some basic instrumental skills - learning to play chords and read the chord chart or lead sheet of a New Zealand song.


    Activities:

    • Reading through lead sheets/chord charts/sheet music
    • Developing technical skills on an instrument through practicing
    • Familiarising with the song that we want to learn


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    During class, you will be creating your own individual learning intentions and success criteria. These will be written on Google Classroom. We will look at what are appropriate goals to set based on your current ability, and where you should be going next.

    • Have created learning intentions and success criteria on Google Classroom

  • Term Two Week Eight

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING New Zealand music throughout history
    • We are EXPLORING significant NZ songs/waiata
    • We are EXPLORING the purpose of music in society

    In addition, you have your individual learning intentions for your instrument which are on Google Classroom.


    Activities:

    • Reading through lead sheets/chord charts/sheet music
    • Developing technical skills on an instrument through practicing
    • Familiarising with the song that we want to learn


    Success criteria:

    You have written your own, individually set success criteria are on Google Classroom.

  • Term Two Week Nine

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on one song to learn for an upcoming assessment
    • We are DEVELOPING the practical skills required to play the song


    This week you are forming groups and will choose a song/piece to perform for an upcoming PERFORMANCE assessment which will be in Week Four/Five of next term.

    As groups, you will create success criteria for the upcoming weeks to help you track your progress leading up to your performance.


    Activities:

    • Forming groups and listening to songs that we potentially want to learn and perform
    • Decide on roles/instruments within the group
    • Find resources to learn the music
    • Generate success criteria for the next few weeks


    Success criteria:

    • You have begun to prepare for your upcoming performance by creating success criteria 

  • Term Two Week Ten

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on one song to learn for an upcoming assessment
    • We are DEVELOPING the practical skills required to play the song


    This week you are forming groups and will choose a song/piece to perform for an upcoming PERFORMANCE assessment which will be in Week Four/Five of next term.

    As groups, you will create success criteria for the upcoming weeks to help you track your progress leading up to your performance.


    Activities:

    • Forming groups and listening to songs that we potentially want to learn and perform
    • Decide on roles/instruments within the group
    • Find resources to learn the music
    • Generate success criteria for the next few weeks


    Success criteria:

    • You have begun to prepare for your upcoming performance by creating success criteria 

  • Term Two Week Eleven

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PREPARING a musical performance to the class


    By now, you have formed your groups and should know what you are performing. You should have all the resources prepared and have success criteria that you are aiming to achieve each session.


    Each group will have the opportunity to have a WORKSHOP session with the teacher (at least twice before the performance). 


    ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:

    These are individually set on Google Classroom. Follow your goal setting document each session.

  • Term Two Week Twelve

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PREPARING a musical performance to the class


    By now, you have formed your groups and should know what you are performing. You should have all the resources prepared and have success criteria that you are aiming to achieve each session.


    Each group will have the opportunity to have a WORKSHOP session with the teacher (at least twice before the performance). 


    ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:

    These are individually set on Google Classroom. Follow your goal setting document each session.

  • Holidays

  • Holidays

  • Term Three Week One

    TERM 3


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PREPARING a musical performance to the class


    Welcome back to school for Term 3. Your performance assessment is in Week 4.

    We will get straight into rehearsing for this assessment. Follow your goals/success criteria on Google Classroom.


    ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:

    These are individually set on Google Classroom. Follow your goal setting document each session.

  • Term Three Week Two

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PREPARING a musical performance to the class

    We will get straight into rehearsing for this assessment. Follow your goals/success criteria on Google Classroom.


    ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:

    These are individually set on Google Classroom. Follow your goal setting document each session.

  • Term Three Week Three

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PREPARING a musical performance to the class


    We will get straight into rehearsing for this assessment. Follow your goals/success criteria on Google Classroom.


    ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:

    These are individually set on Google Classroom. Follow your goal setting document each session.

  • Term Three Week Four and Five

    Performance Weeks!

    Week four and five are dedicated to hearing each group perform.

    The order of performances will be randomly generated.

    All the best!

  • 24 August - 30 August

  • 31 August - 6 September

  • 7 September - 13 September

  • 14 September - 20 September

  • 21 September - 26 September

  • 28 September - 4 October

  • 5 October - 11 October

  • 12 October - 18 October

  • 19 October - 25 October

  • 26 October - 1 November

  • 2 November - 8 November

  • 9 November - 15 November

  • 16 November - 22 November

  • 23 November - 29 November

  • 30 November - 6 December

  • 7 December - 13 December

  • 14 December - 20 December