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Creative and Performing Arts

16 Sep 2022

TERM 3: MUSIC

YEAR 8

Year 8 have been working on their composition skills this term. They had to compose a song using the digital audio workstation Mixcraft 8. This enriched learning activity allowed students to use an industry standard music software program. All students were able to explore and experiment with the program, allowing the students to develop, create and compose a unique original composition. Year 8 were required to compose a composition that had Popular music characteristics, follow a specific structure with the correct number of bars and include four instruments.

YEAR 9

Year 9 Music have been studying film music and specifically exploring the film scores of legendary composer Hans Zimmer. This term year 9 had to use their knowledge of the functions of film music to create a composition. They had to choose a film with no music or sound effects from the list of five different genre film clips and import the video file into the digital audio workstation Mixcraft 8. Year 9 had to create a musical score and sound effects to accompany their selected film. This task allowed all students to participate in a real-world creative experience, composing their own score that appropriately created the right mood and atmosphere for the film genre video clip they chose.

YEAR 10

Year 10 Music have been studying Popular Music throughout Term 3. They have collaboratively worked together producing a range of performances showcasing their performance skills. Year 10 have had a focus on deepening their aural skills this term, listening to a wide range of musical excerpts, increasing their musical awareness and building their knowledge of the concepts of music.

YEAR 11

Year 11 Music have engaged in a variety of performance and musicology learning activities over the course of Term 3. They selected their own elective topic study and completed their first viva voce. This task allowed all students to unpack their topic, demonstrating their knowledge, skills and understanding of the concepts of music.

YEAR 12

This term Year 12 have been working extremely hard preparing for their HSC Music practical exam. Below outlines each Year 12 students’ program for the HSC Music Practical Exam.

Grace Wells is an electric guitarist who will be performing a mixture of 70’s and 80’s classic rock songs for her HSC. She has chosen to do performances for all her electives. For her core piece she will be performing “Trouble” by the solo artist and former Fleetwood Mac front man, Lindsey Buckingham. She will perform “Baby Come Back”, as covered on Like a Version by Ocean Alley (originally performed by Player), “Jealous Guy” by former Beatle John Lennon, and “Handle Me With Care” by 80’s supergroup The Travelling Wilburys.

Adam Ezzy is an electric guitarist who will be performing a selection of classic rock pieces which he will perform as a part of a small ensemble. He has chosen to do all performance for his elective choices. For his core piece he is performing the well-known “Let It Be”, originally performed by the Beatles, “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by folk rock legend Bob Dylan, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” by American rock band Green Day, and “Say it Aint So” by alternative rock group Weezer.

Lucas Williams will be performing a selection of classic rock and pop songs, from the 70’s to the present era, on the acoustic guitar for all his elective choices. Lucas will perform “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton from his famous unplugged album, “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and “Booster Seat” by Australian band Spacey Jane.

Hayden Paprocki specialises in electric guitar and is playing a variety of classic rock and jazz pieces for his HSC. He has chosen to undertake performance for all his electives. For his core piece he is performing the song “Josie” by the 70’s rock fusion band Steely Dan. For his elective choices he is playing “Purple Haze” by rock guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix, “Riviera Paradise” by the influential blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, and an arrangement “Blue in Green” by the jazz legend Miles Davis.

FILM BY Workshop

On the 8th of August selected students from Cessnock High School and Mount View High School were given the opportunity to participate in a one-day filmmaking workshop. The workshop was presented by Karen Beutler and Glen Carter from FILM BY a NSW Public School Film Communities initiative, with the aim of providing students with the knowledge to produce short film for the upcoming FILM BY the VINES festival in the Hunter later in the year.

The workshop introduced students to the concept and styles of Short Film. Students viewed short films from other schools around NSW and were guided step by step through the elements of what makes a successful film. During the day they learnt about many aspects of filmmaking and the possibilities available to them using just their phone, iPad or other similar device. As the day progressed, students were given time to collaborate and implement the skills and techniques gained on the day by shooting the start of a short film of their own.

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On Friday the 12^th of August, Mt View students had the opportunity to participate in an Anime/Manga drawing workshop with special guest artist Matthew Lin. Matthew is a graphic designer and Illustrator with over 25 years' experience in publishing, as well as advertising and promotional design.

The event was made possible through the support of Cessnock Library.

Students were guided through animation/Manga tips and tricks and were able to create two very distinctive characters within a short time frame. A great time was had by all, including Deputy Crowe who couldn't resist an afternoon in the Leap centre sketching away…

CAPA Grad Night

HSC students were on show in a big way during CAPA Grad Night, held on August 30. The evening featured works and performances by Year 12 Visual Art, Music and Dance students, a culmination of their efforts throughout 2021-22.

The evening started with the visual art exhibition, held in the Art Block Gallery. It showcased works by HSC and Life Skill students. Paintings, sculptures, charcoal drawings, lino prints and interactive works were enjoyed by parents and friends. Everyone then moved to the CAPA Lawn to experience the HSC Dance performance and Aboriginal Dancers.

The LEAP Centre was then the location for the HSC Music performances. Instruments superbly demonstrated were electric guitar, piano and acoustic guitar, accompanied by CAPA staff on drums, keyboard, bass and vocals.

The evening was a success with students sharing an outstanding range of skills with the people who have supported them throughout their HSC journey.