AC9AMU4P01 Years 3 to 4 The Arts

Content descriptor sing and play music they have learnt and/or composed in informal settings

Elaborations

• • Elaboration performing music such as unison songs, rounds and instrumental music arranged for small ensembles that feature melody and accompaniment parts, such as ostinato or drones
• • Elaboration introducing performances by sharing information such as the intended purposes of their compositions with others, and documenting how they used the elements of music when composing and/or performing
• • Elaboration rehearsing and performing music using a range of technologies; for example, learning and (with assistance) applying techniques for using sound reinforcement equipment such as PA, microphones and speakers efficiently to ensure that the audience can hear their performance and they can hear other performers (foldback) or making recordings of rehearsals, listening and evaluating how well they are achieving their aims and making adjustments (as required)
• • Elaboration planning how they will stage a performance and introduce their performances to audiences using spoken, written or audio-visual formats
• • Elaboration reading from notation and/or documentation such as a lead-sheet (lyrics and chords), staff or graphic notation that includes invented or learnt symbols when practising and performing music