MUSIC
Youth Music Festival 2012
The four areas of study for Music are Performance, Composition and Improvisation, Theory and Critical Reflection. The use of technology plays an important role across all four areas.
Pupils should have reached a practical level approximately equivalent to Grade 2 - 3 (Royal Schools, Unisa or Trinity College) on their instrument by the end of Grade 9. A very wide range of instruments (eg electric instruments, steel pan, drum kit, voice) can be offered and a practical level of Grade 5 - 6 is required by the end of Grade 12. Pupils are required to practise their instrument for at least one hour per day. A theory level of approximately Grade 3 is also required by the end of Grade 9. This provides the basis for harmony and composition components of the NSC syllabus.
The study of Music, besides increasing one’s enjoyment generally, is relevant in all areas of professional performance, composition, entertainment (including radio, television and films), and journalism.
Mandy Carver: Director of Music DSG
Kelly Long to represent South Africa 25th January 2012
Kelly Long will represent South Africa at the 5th International Sustainable World Project Olympiad in the USA
