The Music Department

Welcome to the South Otago High School Music Department

As a department we aim to instil an appreciation for and involvement in all aspects of music.  We have modern facilities including three studio practice rooms and a wide range of instruments and resources.

Classroom Music

Year 9 Music - This is an 8 week module which aims to give a broad overview of musicalknowledge.  It includes theory, listening skills, popular/rock music, and some practical skills.

Year 10 Music - Full year option for three periods a week.  Covers the history of music, performance, composition, theory, and listening skills.

Year 11 Music - NCEA Level 1 Music.  Covers music works, solo and group performance, composition, theory, and listening skills.

Year 12 Music - NCEA Level 2 Music.  Covers music works, solo and group performance, composition, theory, listening skills, and instrumentation.

Year 13 Music - NCEA Level 3.   Covers music works, solo and group performance, composition, theory, listening skills, and arrangement.

Itinerant Music Lessons

All students have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument through the Itinerant Teachers of Music Scheme (ITMS).  The school has a wide range of instruments available for hire, and specialist instrumental teachers take lessons on these each week.

Outside of the classroom

Students are encourage to become involved in a range of Co-curricular music activities - e.g. Choir, Orchestra etc.

Staff:

Mrs Letitia Collins