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Music curriculum and program structure at Eden Schools, South Africa, detailing instruction from Grade 0 to Grade 12

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EDEN CHARTWELL

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Source domain: edenschools.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document outlines the music curriculum and program structure at Eden Schools, South Africa, detailing instruction from Grade 0 to Grade 12. It describes the roles of full-time music teacher Amina Carini, the weekly music classes in Preparatory and Arts & Culture programs, and the specialized music pathway in Grades 8–12 leading to matriculation. The document specifies requirements for practical and theoretical music study, including external exams, performance tasks, and the need for a minimum Grade 5 standard by matriculation.

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academic assessment taskOngoing

Music performance and assessment tasks

Students must complete practical and theoretical assessments, including public performance tasks, composition, improvisation, and harmony analysis, as part of their music studies leading to matriculation.

Who it is for
students in Grades 8–12 at Eden Schools
How to act on it
Participate in weekly music classes; prepare for practical examinations and external exams; submit programme notes, compositions, and recordings
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Public performance task; Programme notes; Harmony analysis; Improvisation exercise; Composition/arrangement with recording
after-school music instructionOngoing

Enrolment in instrumental lessons

Students may take instrumental lessons after school, provided the private teacher is approved by Eden Schools. Lessons are required for those pursuing music as a specialist subject and matriculation.

Who it is for
students in Grades 8–12 at Eden Schools
How to act on it
Register for instrumental lessons through the school; ensure the private teacher is approved by Eden Schools
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Private instrument teachers approved by school; Instrumental lessons after school

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Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • Grade 0 to Grade 12
  • Amina Carini
  • Bachelor of Music Degree
  • H.D.E. (higher diploma in education)
  • 1981
  • U.C.T.
  • Music as a specialist subject
  • Grade 8 and 9
  • Grade 10–12
  • Matriculation subject
  • Practical examination: 150 marks
  • Music Paper One: 120 marks
  • Music Paper Two: 30 marks
  • Year mark: 100 marks
  • Minimum Grade 5 practical
  • Grade 4–5 theory
  • External exams: Royal Schools of Music
  • Audition or aptitude test required for beginners
  • Private instrument teachers approved by school
  • Instrumental lessons after school
  • 50% practical component
  • Public performance task
  • Programme notes
  • Harmony analysis
  • Improvisation exercise
  • Composition/arrangement with recording
  • South African music assignment
  • Eden Schools
  • Amina Carini
  • U.C.T.