Music

Curriculum Objectives

Music is an important medium for expression and communication. Through active participation in listening, performing and creating, students apply musical concepts and develop technical skills. They cultivate creativity, imagination, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking skills to express their artistic ideas. Through this meaningful learning experience, students build confidence, core generic skills, and positive values.

In the lesson, students will

• Develop music ideas and acquire creating skills, together with performing and listening, to cultivate creativity and imagination.
• Develop performing skills to experience and express music.
• Comprehend, respond to and appreciate music so as to nurture aesthetic sensitivity and awareness.
• Understand the functions of music and its relationship to emotions.

Formative Assessment 

Continuous assessment evaluates student performance across listening, creating, and performing. Academic report card grades reflect achievement in these three areas, while effort grades are based on class participation and worksheet quality.

Summative Assessment

Summative assessment is not applicable.

Homework Policy

All coursework and worksheets are completed during class time