Apple's professional DAW. CA classification when students orchestrate or layer voices that amplify what notation alone could express.

Vocal layers with auto-pitch and harmonisation

Year 10 · 80 min · 1 device per student plus headphones and a mic

Each student records a single melodic vocal line and uses auto-pitch correction plus a harmoniser plugin to generate three additional harmony parts. They mix the four voices into a 60-second layered vocal track. They submit individually.

Tools: GarageBand, Logic Pro

Composing with virtual orchestral instruments

Year 11 · 100 min · 1 device per student plus headphones

Each student composes a 90-second piece using virtual orchestral instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass) plus effects (reverb, compression). The piece must use at least three instrumental voices and a clear arc. They export and submit.

Tools: GarageBand, Logic Pro, BandLab

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