Music Extension (Yr 12 only)

MUSIC EXTENSION STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY A

Course Number:

• 15310 Music Extension (1 unit – HSC)

Prerequisites: 

• 11290 Music 2 (2 units – Preliminary)

• 15300 Music 2 (2 units – HSC)

Course description

This course provides students with the opportunity to build on Music 2 and assumes a high level of music literacy and aural ability. Students will specialise in either Performance, Composition or Musicology.

Course Structure 

As an extension of studies in Music 2, students will develop and expand aural awareness and understanding through their specialisation in Performance or Composition or Musicology. Each student will follow an individual program of study which will be negotiated between the teacher and student. 

Course Requirements

Students selecting Performance as their area of specialisation will be required to present an ensemble piece within their performance program. Students selecting Composition or Musicology as their area of specialisation will be required to compile a portfolio of work as part of the process of preparing a submitted work.