Year 8

Music

Love music? Want to perform, create, record and work with others? Music is a fun, hands-on subject where students build practical music skills through performing, listening and creating music in a supportive and energetic classroom environment. 

Students will learn guitar and keyboard skills, perform in class bands and small groups, and explore how music is used in movies, advertising and popular culture. Whether you already play music or are just getting started, this course encourages creativity, confidence and collaboration. 

Students will also keep a creative music journal to reflect on their learning and develop an understanding of the theory and practical skills behind great music performance. 

More information regarding curriculum content can be found here. 

Key Topics in Year 8 Music Include 
  • Music in the Movies – exploring how music shapes emotion and atmosphere in film, including composing music for movie scenes.  
  • Music in Advertising – creating digital music to match and promote a product or brand.  
  • Developing basic guitar chords, keyboard skills and foundational music theory concepts.  

Career Pathways:

Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course



Contact Information
Tim Forster
Director of Music
Tim.Forster@cewa.edu.au