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Australian Curriculum Reference & Table

CONTENT DESCRIPTORS

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A = AURAL SKILLS

Replicating rhythm patterns; responding to calls; identifying instruments and sound production techniques; recognising layers and textures.

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C = COMPOSITION SKILLS

Following rhythm charts; reading and writing rhythm notation; composing and arranging rhythms.

 

P = PERFORMANCE SKILLS

Developing playing technique; playing rhythm patterns and songs; building ensemble skills; rehearsing and performing for an audience.

 

R = RESPONSE & ANALYSIS

Identifying the stylistic features of African music; analysing and evaluating musical elements: rhythm, pitch, structure, dynamics, timbre and texture.

 

GENERAL CAPABILITIES
 

IU = INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

The drum is a tool through which students can develop confidence, resilience and adaptability. Drumming also builds great social awareness through collaborative learning opportunities that encourage effective communication and the development of leadership skills.

 

PS = PERSONAL & SOCIAL CAPABILITIES

The African drumming experience builds respect for cultural diversity. Students will develop an understanding of how music sustains and communicates cultural knowledge, through learning about African culture and musical traditions.

 

                                            FOUNDATION.      YEAR 3 & 4         YEAR 5 & 6.          YEAR 7 & 8.           YEAR 9 & 10   

                                               TO YEAR 2

(A) AURAL SKILLS           ACAMUM080.    ACAMUM084.     ACAMUM088.     ACAMUM092.     ACAMUM099

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(P) PERFORMANCE        ACAMUM081.     ACAMUM085.     ACAMUM089.     ACAMUM094.     ACAMUM101

SKILLS.                                                                                                                      ACAMUM096.     ACAMUM103

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(C) COMPOSITION.         ACAMUM082.    ACAMUM086.     ACAMUM090.     ACAMUM093.     ACAMUM100

SKILLS.                                                                                                                     ACAMUM095.     ACAMUM102

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(R) RESPONSE.                 ACAMUR083.     ACAMUR087.      ACAMUR091.       ACAMUR097.      ACAMUR104

  & ANALYSIS.                                                                                                          ACAMUR098.      ACAMUR105 

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(IU) INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

RECOGNISING CULTURE & DEVELOPING RESPECT REFLECTING ON INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCES

 

(PS) PERSONAL & SOCIAL CAPABILITIES

SOCIAL MANAGEMENT
WORKING COLLABORATIVELY; DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS; COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY

SELF MANAGEMENT
BECOMING CONFIDENT, RESILIENT & ADAPTABLE

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