Pukekohe High School
Year 9 Music Band
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Granshaw.
This course presents an opportunity to learn an instrument and music theory in a practical setting - that is, through playing a musical instrument.
You can choose to learn an instrument from this list:
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar.
Your instrument will be supplied by the school (for which there is no charge) and you will play it every lesson.
The course is designed to take you from learning one single note all the way up to playing as part of a large band.
You will learn music theory (how to read music) in conjunction with learning a practical instrument. In addition, you will receive free weekly specialist itinerant lessons as part of a small group.
This course is an amazing opportunity to begin learning to play an instrument for the first time, take up a new instrument that you have never played before, or extend your skills on an instrument you can already play. Many Pukekohe High School senior music students started learning Music for the first time ever in this course, without any prior experience or skills. Many of our Music graduates have gone on to study Music full-time at tertiary level, or continue to play in bands.
Next steps leading on from this course are pretty exciting. At Pukekohe High School you can become a member of many great bands and ensembles, including the Wind Band, Jazz Big Band, the Stage Band, the Concert Band, rock bands and String Group.
Discover a love for Music and begin developing or extending your skills as a musician we support absolute beginners and experienced musicians and will provide you with an instrument to help get you started. Our Department and staff can't wait to meet you and help you on your own personal music-making journey.
Music is fun! Come and enjoy our supportive Music Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is suitable for complete beginners, novice players or experienced musicians. No prior learning is necessary - just a desire to learn and try. Experienced musicians should make themselves known to their teacher who will organise extension through our co-curricular and itinerant program.
If you are unsure which Year 9 Music course is best for you, please contact the Music Department for a chat. We look forward to helping you.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Assessment in this course is mostly practical. You will be assessed on your ability to play your instrument as you gradually build your skills. Students will also be assessed on a composition task which can be using their instrument, or using digital technologies. Students are assessed individually and in small groups as their skills and confidence grow.Pathway Tags
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