Year 10 Music
10MUS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Atkinson.
Year 10 Music is a broad course designed to give students the opportunity to build on their music skills and gain new ones. The course includes a range of new instruments like guitar, ukulele, drums, keyboard. Students will compose music for film, write songs, perform in groups, and learn about music styles.
Please click HERE to see examples of work from previous year's classes!
Subject Overview
Term 1
Practical skills - Drums, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass
Class Band - Rock, Pop, Soul, Reggae styles
Term 2
Film Music Styles
Composition techniques
Working with Soundtrap (music production)
Whole class composition projects
Term 3
The Blues
Songwriting
Instrumental composing using Noteflight (notation software)
Term 4
Group performance
Battle of the Bands
Assessment Information
Music Styles & Skills
Film Music
Composing/Songwriting
Group Performance