Ritmu Kulleġġ (K021) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for young aspiring musicians who would like to form part of a big band, develop music composition and arranging, and perform ensemble work.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- perform as part of an ensemble
- write and arrange music in preparation for a performance.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- ICT literacy
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
2 hours a week
Total duration of the EPU
20 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 10 marks
Further details
Students are expected to contribute actively to the arrangement and song writing process. Furthermore, they are expected to study the music in preparation for the rehearsals as well as the performances. The band will also take part in the Ħolqa International Youth Art Festival. Students are to commit themselves to the weekly session from the start of the programme till the end. Students are to expect to add some extra rehearsals closer to the performance date of Ħolqa International Youth Art Festival according to the productivity.
The unit shall take the following approach. Some changes may be needed.
- Weeks 1-2: Introduction and content building
- Weeks 3-5: Arrangement and song writing and ensemble work
- Weeks 6-8: Ensemble work and editing of arrangements
- Weeks 9-10: Performance preparation.
Additional benefits
- May be used as part of a SOK project, provided the SOK Coordinator agrees and all the sessions are attended
- Explore the world of song writing as well as arranging for different ensemble setups.
Conditions
- Students are to push themselves into working hard during the sessions to get to the high standard of dance level.
- Students are to help with other commitments of the performance of Ħolqa International Youth Art Festival such as creating props, shopping for costumes, stage design and so on if other students apart from the dancers won't be available.
- Minimum number of students to start the unit is 5. Maximum number of students is 8. Students shall be taken on a first come, first served basis.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration fees are required. Student may be required to buy their own props/costumes
EP Coordinator
Mr Luke Vella
