Bo'ness Academy
Tel 01506 822028 | Fax 01506 778801
Falkirk Council
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Bo'ness AcademyTel 01506 822028 | Fax 01506 778801 |
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Bo'ness Academy
Tel. 01506 822028
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| Mr S Blackwood | Percussion | Mr K Jenner | Electric Guitar |
| Miss K Burnet | Guitar | Mr D McLaren | Woodwind |
| Mrs H Graham | Brass | Mr C O'Driscoll | Piano |
| Mrs K Hemple | Voice |
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Performing Composing Technology Listening |
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In S1 and S2 pupils:
Learn to perform and/or accompany on keyboard, drums, guitar, voice and tuned percussion.
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Begin composing using various computer programmes including E Jay and Sibelius
Develop listening, aural and musical literacy skills through practical application and an integrated listening course which includes audio visual and interactive materials.
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There is also an option in S1 and S3 to take a sound recording course
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From S3-S6 pupils:
Follow NQ courses leading to Intermediate 1 and 2, Higher and Advanced Higher Qualifications.
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See a 4th year invention and listen to it
For more information and course outlines click on the appropriate link below
Access 3 : Intermediate 1 : Intermediate 2 : Higher : Advanced Higher
Revision WebsitesLearn Listening Online - concepts, history and listening examples The New York Philharmonic Kidszone - an audio and visual tour of instruments of the orchestra, composing and arranging techniques, composer biographies and much more BBC Discovering Music Archive - audio analyses of famous classical pieces. Each piece is performed, dissected and concepts explained Listening exercises from Liberton HS Listening Revision Exercises for all levels - Access 3 - Advanced Higher |
You Tube LinksShow Music (Les Mis etc) | Oliver Scottish Music - The Corries and Runrig |
The Junior Band for pupils in S1, S2 and S3 meeting every Tuesday lunchtime. Instrumentalists in the band include brass, woodwind, strings and percussion.
The Senior Band meets every Friday and is for all pupils who play brass, woodwind, strings or percussion.
The Pipers join with the band at concerts and on tours.
Every two years the School Band and Pipers travel abroad for a concert and sightseeing tour. In the summer of 2010 we travelled to Lake Garda, Italy
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Each year there is a Christmas concert involving at least 300 pupils in the various choirs and bands. The concert is held in the Old Kirk where there are 2 performances. In the afternoon all the Primary 7 pupils from the associated primaries are invited as well as residents from local care homes. Parents and friends are also welcome. In the evening entry is by ticket only with 500 parents, relatives and friends attending
view photos from the 2009 concert
