All students should have the opportunity to develop their musical abilities and potential. As an art form, music pervades society and occupies a significant place in world cultures and in the oral and recorded history of all civilisations. Music plays important roles in the social, cultural, aesthetic and spiritual lives of people. At an individual level, music is a medium of personal expression. It enables the sharing of ideas, feelings and experiences. The nature of musical study also allows students to develop their capacity to manage their own learning, engage in problem-solving, work collaboratively and engage in activity that reflects the real world practice of performers, composers and audiences.
A class ensemble public performance will form an integral part of the assessment for each course.
Whether or not students continue to the Senior Years, their Music studies will broaden career options, provide an invaluable means of self expression and enrich their leisure time for years to come.
Stage 4 - Years 7 and 8
Students will develop knowledge, appreciation, understanding and skills in the concepts of music through performing, composing and listening. Much of the first part of the music course lays the foundation for the development of musical skills. Students will complete activities learning about pitch, duration, structure and dynamics and expressive techniques.
Students are learning an orchestral instrument; they will complete sectional lessons and play as part of a large ensemble. The concepts of music that is learnt in class is incorporated into the performance lessons, allowing students to experience the concepts in a range of activities. Tasks include both individual and group tasks of rhythmic and pitch compositions, ongoing practise of rhythm and pitch dictation, a variety of performances on tuned and untuned instruments and extending aural awareness through listening activities.
Year 8 Elective – Music Elective - course description
Stage 5 -Electives - Years 9 and 10
To have "Music" elective recorded with a grade on your Stage 5 Record of School Achievement
100 hour accreditation: any 2 elective Music courses.
200 hour accreditation: any 4 elective Music courses.
Music for Voice - course description
Instrumental Music - course description