CAS @ MLC SCHOOL

CAS Planning Form

Activity Name: Between the Sea and Sky Musical Band
CAS element(s) involved:
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Group

Description of Proposed Activity:

Practice individually and attend weekly rehearsals to eventually play in the band for the
Between the Sea and Sky junior musical
Proposed Activity Supervisor:
Mr. Byrne musical band conductor

What challenges and/or new skills will this activity provide?

- Learning new percussion instruments that I have never played before
- Learning the music by myself
- Playing many instruments throughout the musical
- Working with a band consisting mainly of professional musicians
- Playing as an ensemble with other musicians
- Play music with cues from spoken text
What do you want to achieve from your participation in this activity?
- develop my percussion technique
- improve my skills at working in a large band
- develop my confidence when performing in front of audiences
- learning how to convey the action and drama of the musical through the music
- gain a insight into musical theatre
What evidence could be appropriate for this activity?
- Audio recordings of the music
- Pictures of my annotated music
- Photos from the night of the concert
- Emails regarding rehearsals
Which learning outcomes may be appropriate to reflect on for this activity? (NB You do not
have to meet every outcome for each activity. All eight must be achieved over the duration of the CAS
Program and before you are signed off)

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Increased awareness of my own strengths and areas for growth

Undertaken new challenges
Planned and initiated activities
Worked collaboratively with others
Shown perseverance and commitment
Engages with issues of global importance
Considered the ethical implications of my actions
Developed new skills