Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Music and Dance Schemes of Work Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The schemes of work covers 6 lessons per week.

  • Strand 1.0 Foundations
    • Sub-strand 1.1 Rhythm
      • Rhythmic concept of the semiquaver.
      • Concept of the triplet.
      • Grouping notes into beats in simple time.
      • Composing 4-bar rhythms with semiquavers and triplets.
      • Performance of created rhythms.
      • Appreciation and critique of rhythms.
    • Sub-strand 1.2 Melody in Major Keys
      • Description of melodic devices.
      • Construction of major scales on treble staff (D, A, Bb, Eb).
      • Construction of major scales on bass staff.
      • Composing 8-bar melodies with devices and articulation.
      • Performance and critique of composed melodies.
    • Sub-strand 1.3 Transposition
      • Description of intervals in a major scale.
      • Concept of transposition.
      • Transposing music to given intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th).
      • Transposing music an octave up or down.
      • Transposing music from treble to bass staff and vice versa.
      • Transposing music to specific keys (C, G, F, D, A, Bb, Eb).
    • Sub-strand 1.4 Setting Text to Music
      • Process of setting Kiswahili text to music.
      • Establishing text-melody relationships.
      • Selecting text on pertinent issues (e.g., financial literacy, health).
      • Assigning rhythm and pitch to text.
      • Using word painting techniques.
      • Writing music in staff notation and performing the composed song.
    • Sub-strand 1.5 Two-Part Harmony
      • Guidelines for two-part harmony.
      • Distinguishing harmonic intervals (consonant and dissonant).
      • Composing a second part using consonants and motion (contrary/similar).
      • Scoring two-part harmony on the treble stave.
      • Recording two-part music.
    • Sub-strand 1.6 Music Notation Software
      • Identification of notation software (e.g., MuseScore, Sibelius).
      • Navigating music software tools.
      • Keying in and editing music using software.
      • Saving and converting files (midi, print, audio).
    • Sub-strand 1.7 Dance Production
      • Elements of dance (Body, Action, Space).
      • Improvising props using local materials.
      • Designing costumes based on themes.
      • Description of choreography.
      • Selection of multimedia effects (lighting, sound).
  • Strand 2.0 Performing
    • Sub-strand 2.1 Kenyan Folk Songs
      • Characteristics of Kenyan folk songs.
      • Selection of folk songs with appropriate themes.
      • Sourcing instruments and costumes.
      • Assigning roles (soloist, instrumentalist, group).
      • Rehearsing and performing folk songs.

  The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Music and Dance.

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  30.35 KB
• Length:

  22 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  MUSIC AND DANCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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