“The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” Johann Sebastian Bach
OVERVIEW
This unit is designed with a great flexibility to address the unique musical needs of each individual student. Having fun making quality music, in a group or as a soloist, or writing music and lyrics, and learning in depth about elements of music is the main aim of this unit. This unit is suitable for musicians of all levels, and class tasks will be designed to fit around each student’s musical needs, background, strength and experience. Students will be able to use this unit either as a musical outlet for pleasure or hobby, or even as a launching pad for doing VCE Music in later years. ‘My Favourite Project’ is one of the major tasks in the unit, where each student can choose to focus on their own area of interest, expertise and skill, such as performing, composing or research. By doing this unit students will greatly increase their performing, analytical and listening abilities, which will put them in a great position to be a valuable member of a band, ensemble, worship team, or a future VCE Music class. Students are encouraged to use their God given talents and abilities in their community and church.
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“Praise the Lord, Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” Psalm 150