Weekly outline

  • General

  • Term One Week One

    Kia ora tātou and welcome to Year 10 music.

    Please ensure that you are part of our Google Classroom - class code is 72q3gso.

    A big focus for us throughout this year will be on performance skills and improvement on our instruments.

    As part of our first session, we'll get to know each other, what instruments we play and what our strengths are as musicians.

  • Term One Week Two

    Blues Music


    This term we are going to be exploring and understanding one of the most important and influential style of music - Blues. We'll look at the history of the style and what kind of impact it has had on popular music. We'll learn how the music is constructed and have a go at playing the 12-bar-blues in groups. Later in the term we'll also look at the Blues Scale and have a go at improvising on our instruments too.


    Learning intention:
    Explore the history and musical elements of the Blues.


    Activities:

    • Seeing what prior knowledge we have of Blues music
    • Revisit some music theory that will help us with our understanding of Blues
    • Listen to some examples of Blues music
    • Look at the influence that the genre has had on popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Name the notes of a major scale
    • List some examples of famous Blues artists
    • Explain the significance of Blues music, relating it to modern popular recording artists


       

  • Term One Week Three

    Blues Music


    This term we are going to be exploring and understanding one of the most important and influential style of music - Blues. We'll look at the history of the style and what kind of impact it has had on popular music. We'll learn how the music is constructed and have a go at playing the 12-bar-blues in groups. Later in the term we'll also look at the Blues Scale and have a go at improvising on our instruments too.


    Learning intention:
    Explore the history and musical elements of the Blues.


    Week Three Activities:

    • Recap - the form and chords used in the Blues
    • Learn to play the blues!
    • Practice the blues on our instruments in different styles with different peers


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Describe the standard structure, or form, of the Blues
    • Name the three chords used in a Blues song - in different keys
    • Play a 12-bar blues on an instrument


       

  • Term One Week Four

    Blues Music


    This term we are going to be exploring and understanding one of the most important and influential style of music - Blues. We'll look at the history of the style and what kind of impact it has had on popular music. We'll learn how the music is constructed and have a go at playing the 12-bar-blues in groups. Later in the term we'll also look at the Blues Scale and have a go at improvising on our instruments too.


    Learning intention:
    Explore the history and musical elements of the Blues.


    Week Four Activities:

    • Recap - the 12-bar blues form
    • Create variations on the 12-bar form through extensions or chord changes
    • Write some lyrics that fit the Blues form


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Played a 12-bar Blues that has some variation to the standard form
    • Written lyrics that fit the 12-bar structure (using AAB lyrical form or otherwise)
    • Practiced your new blues song!

    Blues form

  • Term One Week Five

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the history of Blues music
    • We are EXPLORING the effects of Blues music on future generations of popular music
    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements and devices used in Blues music


    Blues Music


    Week Five Activities:

    • Recap - AAB lyrical form and 12-bar variations
    • Listening - examples of Blues elements in other styles of music
    • Writing - extending our original lyrics to create multiple verses and a chorus
    • Practicing - your original song


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Explain the 12-bar form and the ways that it can be changed
    • Identify Blues elements (such as 12-bar form, melodies/harmonies) in a song that is not considered Blues
    • Play through a verse of your own "Blues" influenced song

    Resources:

    Google Classroom page

    Homework

    Instrument practice


  • Term One Week Six

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the history of Blues music
    • We are EXPLORING the effects of Blues music on future generations of popular music
    • We are EXPLORING the musical elements and devices used in Blues music

    Blues Music


    Week Six Activities:

    • Recap - 12-bar variations
    • Revision/learning - keys and scales
    • The Circle of Fifths
    • Practicing our songs


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Explain the 12-bar form and the ways that it can be changed
    • Name the notes in any major scale using the Circle of Fifths
    • Identify and play the notes of a Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic and Blues scale
    • Play through a verse of your own "Blues" influenced song

    Resources:

    Google Classroom page

    Homework

    Instrument practice


  • Term One Week Seven

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are DEVELOPING an understanding of how Blues elements can be used in any style of music
    • We are ADAPTING music to fit a Blues styles, or a Blues song to a non-Blues style
  • Term One Week Eight

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are DEVELOPING an understanding of how Blues elements can be used in any style of music
    • We are ADAPTING music to fit a Blues styles, or a Blues song to a non-Blues style
  • Term Two Week One

    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 Two

    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 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 3 Lockdown.

  • Term Two Week Six

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills required to perform as part of an ensemble


    Welcome back to school!

    During the lockdown we explored different New Zealand songs that we can learn to perform for New Zealand Music Month.

    As we return back to school, we will be getting into the groups that we have formed and we will begin learning to play these songs for a future performance.


    Success criteria - I can/have...

    • Formed a group to perform a song
    • Chosen a NZ song/waiata to perform and have the correct resources to learn the song
    • Describe the skills needed to perform a song live - individual skills and ensemble skills


    Activities:

    • In groups, discuss what performance skills you'll need to work on over the rest of the term 
    • Listen to and familiarise with the music you will be learning
    • Plan out rehearsals for your group



    New procedures in class

    - Don't use the bag cupboard; put bags under table so nobody trips up on them

    - Do not touch instruments unless instructed

    - If used, instruments must be cleaned before and after using with disinfectant and a paper towel

    - Each week, nominate one person to wipe down the table at the end of the session

    - Hand sanitiser is available, use regularly

    - Practice rooms - door handles and surfaces to be sanitised after using

  • Term Two Week Seven

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills required to perform as part of an ensemble


    Success criteria - I can/have...

    • Chosen a NZ song/waiata to perform and have the correct resources to learn the song
    • Have learnt the opening to a NZ song


    Activities: 

    • Listen to and familiarise with the music you will be learning
    • Practice the opening of the song - as individuals before rehearsing as a group


    New procedures in class

    - Don't use the bag cupboard; put bags under table so nobody trips up on them

    - Do not touch instruments unless instructed

    - If used, instruments must be cleaned before and after using with disinfectant and a paper towel

    - Each week, nominate one person to wipe down the table at the end of the session

    - Hand sanitiser is available, use regularly

    - Practice rooms - door handles and surfaces to be sanitised after using

  • Term Two Week Eight

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills required to perform as part of an ensemble


    Success criteria - I can/have...

    • Chosen a NZ song/waiata to perform and have the correct resources to learn the song
    • Have learnt a verse and chorus of a NZ song


    Activities: 

    • Listen to and familiarise with the music you will be learning
    • Practice the first verse and chorus of the song - as individuals before rehearsing as a group


    New procedures in class

    - Don't use the bag cupboard; put bags under table so nobody trips up on them

    - Do not touch instruments unless instructed

    - If used, instruments must be cleaned before and after using with disinfectant and a paper towel

    - Each week, nominate one person to wipe down the table at the end of the session

    - Hand sanitiser is available, use regularly

    - Practice rooms - door handles and surfaces to be sanitised after using

  • Term Two Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    This week, you will be introduced to your Year 10 Music Performance Assessment.

    You will then begin planning your performances by deciding on the pieces you are going to play, your groups/group members (if applicable - you can also perform solo) and start constructing a rehearsal schedule with specific goals to achieve for each session.


    Activities:

    • Introduction of assessment, Q&A of task instructions and rubric
    • Picking music and finding resources online
    • Goal setting


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Created a clear plan for your first performance on Google Classroom, which you will then follow from now on

  • Term Two Week Ten

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    At this stage, each of you should have a clear plan of what to perform, who to perform with and what your goals are for each session prior to your first performance.

    These should be recorded on Google Classroom. As you each now have individually set goals and success criteria, you should be following these for each session. At the beginning of each music session you should have these open on your device, and you should be able to articulate to me what you are trying to achieve by the end of the session.


    Activities and success criteria

    You have individually set these for yourselves on Google Classroom.

  • Term Two Week Eleven

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    At this stage, each of you should have a clear plan of what to perform, who to perform with and what your goals are for each session prior to your first performance.

    These should be recorded on Google Classroom. As you each now have individually set goals and success criteria, you should be following these for each session. At the beginning of each music session you should have these open on your device, and you should be able to articulate to me what you are trying to achieve by the end of the session.


    Activities and success criteria

    You have individually set these for yourselves on Google Classroom.

  • Term Two Week Twelve

    Last week of term!

    Over the past few sessions before breaking off to our practice and rehearsal spaces, we have looked at videos of 'experts in action'. Excellent musicians and professionals are great to watch because we can look at modelling our own performances and stage presence based on what we observe them doing.

    For our last week of term, we are going to watch a film that features one of the greatest musical performers of all time...

  • Term Three Week One

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    Kia ora Year 10 Music and welcome back to school for Term 3.

    Performance number one for your music assessment is fast approaching as many of you are performing in the first half of this term.

    You should update your plans on Google Classroom and your goals/success criteria as necessary to ensure you are on the right track for your first performance.


    Activities/success criteria:

    Set by you on Google Classroom in consultation with the teacher.

  • Term Three Week Two

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    Performance number one for your music assessment is fast approaching as many of you are performing in the first half of this term.

    You should update your plans on Google Classroom and your goals/success criteria as necessary to ensure you are on the right track for your first performance.


    Activities/success criteria:

    Set by you on Google Classroom in consultation with the teacher.

  • Term Three Week Three

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING for two musical performances
    • We are PRACTICING the individual technical and musical skills required to play these musical pieces
    • We are REHEARSING as ensembles to bring these musical pieces to life


    Performance number one for your music assessment is fast approaching as many of you are performing in the first half of this term.

    You should update your plans on Google Classroom and your goals/success criteria as necessary to ensure you are on the right track for your first performance.


    Activities/success criteria:

    Set by you on Google Classroom in consultation with the teacher.

  • Term Three Week Four


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PERFORMING our musical pieces to an audience


    Performance time!

    Over the course of the term we will hear each group's first performance (remember that the second performance is to be done outside of class to a different audience). The performance schedule is on Google Classroom. Please see me if something is not quite right on that spreadsheet.


    Success criteria:

    • You have completed your first performance to the class


    Activities:

    • Performing, or watching and listening to the performances

  • Term Three Week Five

  • Term Three Week Six

  • Term Three Week Seven

  • Term Three Week Eight

  • Term Three Week Nine

  • Term Three Week Ten

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