Description
The Bravo! set is a textbook, workbook and 4 CDs that covers the complete Junior Certificate Music Course.
- Section 1 (1st Year): Examines the basic elements of music.
- Section 2 (2nd & 3rd Years): Uses student’s musical knowledge to study the different elements of the course.
Bravo! Textbook
- An Integrated Approach to teaching music that emphasises Composing, Listening and Performing
- Covers Higher & Ordinary Levels – reading level is accessible for all students
- Each chapter in Section 2 corresponds to an exam question
- Covers Groups A, B and C – suitable for all three cycles of the course
- Full-colour photographs, illustrations and music excerpts
- Includes a wide variety of music – Paddy Casey, Arcade Fire, HMS Pinafore, The Magic Flute, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter etc.
- All of the Set songs and Works arranged to allow students to learn by performing
- Interesting examples of General Studies that will appeal to students.
- A Listening Guide will help students become familiar with the Set Works on the course
- Glossary of musical terms included
- Accompanied by a Student Workbook and 4 student CDs
Bravo! Student Workbook
- Bravo! is accompanied by a workbook. The exercises are cross-referenced in the textbook. The workbook includes:
- Exercises to reinforce textbook learning
- Activity sheets for each Set Song and Set Work – made up of performing, composing and listening exercises
- Crosswords and word searches to reinforce musical terms and knowledge
Bravo! Student CDs
- CD track numbers are listed where relevant in the textbook
- Feature a wide variety of music excerpts that illustrate both prescribed and choice material
- Music played by amateur as well as professional musicians
- Along with the Set Songs and Set Works, the CDs include a wide range of original and modern recordings that will appeal to students
