Sound Check! Course B – Leaving Cert Music

Student Textbook

• Covers all sections of the Leaving Certificate Music Course A including:
  • • aural skills
    • music theory and composition
    • Irish music
    • performance and technology
    • the four prescribed works
• Visually attractive with a colourful design and clear visual aids
• Each unit features: Detailed Notes, Analysis and a Revision Section
• Units provide students with opportunities to develop their musical creativity, sensitivity and potential, through active involvement in performing, composing and listening to music
• Content encourages students to listen purposefully to a wide variety of musical styles and genres alongside their prescribed works
• Activities have been designed to meet varied learning needs, incorporating collaborative learning techniques and
  assessment practices
• Focuses on success through engagement with success criteria, past exam questions, sample answers and marking schemes
• Encourages musical literacy through focused tasks and assessment activities
• Composition questions formatted to reflect the new exam paper layout
• Each chapter features comprehensive revision and assessment material
• Summative assessment activities are provided within each unit
• ‘Lingo Lab’ encourages students to self-assess their understanding of important musical terminology and concepts
• Detailed guidance on preparing for Practical Exams (including technology materials and unprepared tests)
• Contains a wide range of activities designed to support learning and build confidence
• Music Maps to assist with students’ revision of Prescribed Works
• Highlighted key terms and definition boxes are featured throughout the text
• Supports teachers’ diverse use of methodologies, varied assessment practices and digital learning technologies
• New Student Audio App – this free App allows you to listen to audio tracks for your Sound Check! programme. Just download the Edco Audio App to your mobile or desktop device or you can also listen online