“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
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This unit is designed to build on the foundations laid in Primary School Music classes. Study includes notation, value of notes, musical signs, abbreviations and aural skills, as well as an introduction to the History of Music in a clear, fun and concise way. Students explore the popular instruments used in modern music including guitar, drums and keyboard using Jam Hubs to perform in bands. Students delve into the topic ‘My Favourite Song’ to evaluate Music in terms of the Christian World Perspective. Finally, students use production software to create music and explore music technology. Students
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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