Waiopehu College
FUNdamentals of Music
MUSFUN
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Creativity & Innovation
FUNMusic is a course for students who want to learn about music and how to play an instrument. This course assumes you have no knowledge of how to play a musical instrument. At the beginning of the course you will be asked which instrument you would like to have lessons on. We offer: - Keyboard/Piano
- Drums
- Guitar
- Vocals
You will also learn some of the fundamental skills of music, including: Typically our classes involve a range of activities that involve learning to use SoundTrap, developing Theory and Aural skills, and practical time where we play music together as a class.
In FUNMusic we will complete three Achievements: - Music Fundamentals: Here we will start with researching a music topic of your choice. This achievement also includes showing knowledge of music theory.
- Music Composition: You will have the opportunity to create your own music. You will begin to learn how to build a piece of music from scratch using SoundTrap.
- Music Performance: Everyone will get to perform as part of a small group on an instrument. The performance will take place in front of the class.
After completing this course it is recommended that you select Advanced Junior Music.
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Departments:
Music
Pathway
The Arts - Advanced Junior Music
Career Pathways
Musician, Sound Technician, Private Teacher/Tutor, Actor, Entertainer