Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to perform on a variety of non-tuned percussion instruments; read and write musical notation; harmonise a simple school song using the primary triads of both major and minor tonalities; demonstrate an understanding of a balanced music program; compare contemporary approaches to music education.
Synopsis An extension of musical notation and terminology which will enable students to consolidate their practical performance on a variety of musical instruments. A study and comparison of current approaches to music education: Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff, Schafer, Self and Up Beat, culminating in the planning of a thematic unit suitable for use in the primary school.
Assessment Written (1500 words): 40% + Examinations: 40% + Practical work/practical exercise: 20%