Music at SSIS is a rewarding and exciting experience for all students. The Middle School program focuses on the major fundamentals of music leading to greater musical expression through performance and composition.
A great variety of music genres will be studied incorporating not only the classics of our time, but also the modern day styles, such as rock, pop and hip hop that are so popular amongst today’s youth.
The ultimate goal for these students is to gain an appreciation and understanding of music and be able to enjoy and express themselves to their optimum potential.
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Music 6 |
During Grade 6 musical elements such as structure, dynamics, texture, timbre, rhythm and pulse will be explored in such detail that the students will be able to produce entertaining, exciting and original compositions while also learning to understand how music enriches the lives of those around them. |
Music 7 |
During Grade 7 musical elements such as structure, dynamics, texture, timbre, rhythm and pulse will be explored in such detail that the students will be able to produce entertaining, exciting and original compositions while also learning to understand how music enriches the lives of those around them.
As an international school we will focus on music from different countries. During Grade 7 students will learn to understand, appreciate and enjoy music from India – Raga and Tala and China – Pentatonic Scales. A general look into Vocal textures, Melodic Phrases, Graphic Scores and Orchestral Instrumentation will be explored to give students a sound musical background as well as to add an extra element to their performance and composition. |
Music/ Chorus 8 |
During Grade 8, students can choose a semester long Chorus elective. Students can learn to sight read and understand the musical elements of structure, dynamics, texture, timbre, rhythm and pulse. The Chorus teacher might select music for performance from a variety of types and regions while teaching students about Medieval Music, Caribbean Music – Reggae and Calypso, Gospel Music, Folk Music, Opera and contemporary popular music. |
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