Grammar Gazette- Issue 2, 2022

FROM THE STUDENTS CURRICULUM MUSIC

The Merriment of Music-Making Invaluable and endless opportunities abound in Curriculum Music Freya Smith (11E)

Studying Curriculum Music has been the highlight of my time at BGGS It has given me invaluable and rewarding opportunities to develop a wide range of new skills in a fun and creative setting Curriculum Music at Girls Grammar involves three major components: composition; musicology; and performance Composition is an opportunity to explore creativity across a broad range of music, from pop to minimalism to classical It is rewarding and enjoyable to learn how to use music software like Soundtrap and Sibelius to create a tangible and produced result During my studies I have also learned how to incorporate different themes and identities into my song writing and how to utilise both lyrical and musical techniques when composing Musicology deepens our understanding of different musical styles, which is also useful when composing. The performance component of Curriculum Music teaches us how to create engaging and high-quality performances. The end of year showcase is a highlight to both watch and perform in—it is always exciting and inspiring to hear the other students perform and witness the effort everyone has put in throughout the year come to fruition in this final assessment. Taking Music as a subject serves as a creative outlet and breaks up my day with doing something that I really enjoy. The creative approach required to take Music is also transferable to my other subjects, and helps me with classes like English and Humanities, where I can apply creative thinking to my writing I also love that in Music I get to collaborate with my friends in a cultural way, and using different programs also expands my ICT skills Studying music has also given me countless opportunities outside of the classroom including going to composing workshops and recording studios, entering internal and external song writing competitions (such as the BGGS Composing Competition and the Australian Children’s Music Foundation National Songwriting Competition), entry into Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Vermillion High recording program (Vermilion Records is QUT’s very own student-run record label), and opportunities to perform for School events such as Diversity Day and Open Day Music at BGGS helps me to build my confidence and follow something I am passionate about I love coming to class and having the opportunity to engage my creativity every day through the Curriculum Music program ■

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Brisbane Girls Grammar School

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Issue 2, 2022