2.  Develop creativity and nurture aesthetic sensitivity  Further develop their musical competence  Construct knowledge and understanding of diverse music cultures  Develop critical responses to music, and communicate effectively through music

3.  Build a foundation for pursuing further studies in music and preparing for careers in music and related areas  Cultivate a lifelong interest in music and develop positive values and attitudes towards music  Equip for studying Music at tertiary level

4.  Module 1 : Listening  Module 2 : Performing I  Module 3 : Creating I The three compulsory modules are designed to develop students’ creativity, critical response and musical competence.

5.  Module 4 : Special Project  Module 5 : Performing II  Module 6 : Creating II The three elective modules allow students to specialize in an area in which they have particular interest and strengths.

12.  Develop critical listening skills, and understand how musical elements are used in compositional devices.  Identify and respond critically to the music genres and styles of different cultures and periods, and express understanding and personal views on the music.  Analyze the artistic qualities of diverse music genres and styles in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

13.  Perform music accurately and fluently with appropriate control over technique and expression.  Perform different types of music using appropriate styles to demonstrate the ability to interpret music and the development of aesthetic sensitivity.  Discuss, explain and defend a personal interpretation of the music being performed.

14.  Create and develop music ideas employing appropriate compositional devices.  Arrange existing music to demonstrate creativity and musical understanding of the original piece.  Discuss and explain the use of music elements in compositional devices of their compositions.

15.  Listen to and study musical works from the following periods and genres: music in the Western classical tradition from the Baroque period to the 20th Century, Chinese instrumental music, Cantonese operatic music, and local and Western popular music.  Describe and discuss music in relation to its historical and cultural contexts.  Create music compositions of different styles which display a structural design.  Arrange musical pieces  Perform musical pieces individually and in ensemble setting.

16. Formative Assessment:  Give feedback to students on their singing/instrument playing instantly and constantly  Portfolios for listening assignments, music compositions, theory exercises, and music analysis assignments Summative Assessment:  Practical examination  Listening exam  Music composition

17.  A mark will be given to students at the end of the year  Students will receive their portfolios of music compositions and listening worksheets with comments/marks  Comments and marks will be given to concert reports and project presentation  Instant feedback

18.  Paper 1 Listening (60%): Music in the Western classical tradition(40%) Chinese instrumental music (20%)  Paper 2 Performing (20%): Individual Recital (12%) Viva Voce (2%) Ensemble (4%) Sing at sight (2%)

19.  Paper 3 Creating (10%): Music composition (6%) Music arrangement (4%)  Quizzes (10%)

20.  Encourage your children to participate in different types of music activities  Bring them to concerts  Listen to different genres of music with your children  Understand their frustrations and their needs  Give positive comments  Be their audience Thank You