Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing
We are musicians

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to engage and use music to develop their skills and understanding of computing. The children will produce a piece of music which is suitable for any purpose they choose.. They will use a range of computer programs to create, record and produce music.

In this unit the children will…
Use one or more programs to edit music.
Create and develop a musical composition, refining their ideas through reflection and discussion.
Develop collaboration skills.
Develop an awareness of how their composition can enhance work in other media.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Work as a group.
Use musical instruments to help with their ideas.
Discuss types of music they wish to create.
Use Isle of Tues.
Record sound samples.
Begin to create a piece of music.
Share music with an audience.
Most children will:
Use samples to create a piece of music.
Begin to edit composition.
Confidently present their music to an audience.
Some children will:
Edit composition using feedback.
Confidently present and explain their music to an audience.

Key Vocabulary
Audio
Composition
Copyright
Digital
Instruments
Pitch
Sample
sequencing
Software
Isle of Tunes
Music
Garage band
Soundbox