Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Music and Dance Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Music and Dance
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Arts and Sports Science
  • Focus: Development of musical creativity, performance skills, dance production, cultural appreciation, and use of technology in music creation and presentation

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Develop skills in music composition, performance, and analysis
  • Apply elements of music and dance creatively in production and presentation
  • Use digital tools and music notation software in music creation
  • Appreciate Kenyan, African, and global music and dance traditions
  • Develop collaboration, creativity, and innovation in artistic expression
  • Explore career and entrepreneurship opportunities in the performing arts

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundations of Music and Dance
    • 1.1 Melody in Major Keys
    • 1.2 Transposition
    • 1.3 Setting Text to Music
    • 1.4 Two-Part Harmony
    • 1.5 Music Notation Software
    • 1.6 Dance Production
  • Strand 2.0: Performing
    • Solo Performance
    • Group Performance
    • Instrumental and Vocal Techniques
    • Dance Performance and Presentation
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation
    • Analysis of Musical Works
    • Music and Dance from Kenyan Communities
    • African and World Music Traditions
    • Role of Music and Dance in Society

  The curriculum emphasises practical, project-based learning including composing melodies, performing vocal and instrumental pieces, choreography, dance production, and digital music creation. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as collaboration, digital literacy, cultural preservation, peace education, environmental awareness, health and safety, and entrepreneurship to prepare learners for further education and careers in music, dance, performing arts, and the creative industry.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  MUSIC AND DANCE

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