Music
The Music Course at Tarbert Academy offers learners the opportunity to learn more about all aspects of music through performing, composing and listening. They will explore a variety of different forms of music in the course. These will fall under the following broad categories:
- Scottish Music
- Vocal Music
- World Music
- Popular music from the recent past (20th and 21st centuries)
- Jazz and Blues
- Western Classical Music
Performing (50%) – Learners will develop performing skills appropriate to their chosen instrument(s)/voice. Through regular practice and reflection learners will develop a range of technical and musical skills while exploring a variety of music. Alongside the normal classroom instruments such as guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, tuned percussion, drum kit and recorder, pupils who receive instrumental tuition either within a school or privately can use their own specific instrument as part of the course.
Composing (15%) – Learners will develop skills in creating music which includes composing, arranging and improvising. Learners will explore, experiment with and apply straightforward compositional techniques.
Listening (35%) – Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of music, a range of concepts and basic musical literacy. They will explore music of a range of styles and genres and consider the social and cultural influences on music.
Assessment
National 4 is internally assessed.
National 5 is externally assessed.