9 Music

Music

Subject Length: 2 semesters

Subject Fee: Tuition $375 for 1 year. $140 per year for instrument hire if required.  (Cost subject to change)

Year 9 students have the opportunity to work in bands and ensembles. The ensembles are Concert Band, String Ensemble, Choir and Guitar Ensemble. Students will be rehearsing and playing music in every session. Voice, guitar and percussion students work in a Rock band program once per week, rehearing and recording songs.

Strings and Concert band students work to develop much more challenging pieces, learning more about different styles. They will get the opportunity to travel to competitions in Melbourne to perform and participate with other schools.

There are a wide range of extra ensembles and bands which students can join. We have two jazz bands, saxophone and brass ensembles and practice rooms are available for rock bands and small groups to use.

Lessons and instrument hire is available.

We cater for those who’ve already been learning by providing more advanced ensembles for them to work in but can take beginners. Contact us if you have questions.  

We have a team of specialist music staff from the Bendigo Instrumental Music Program who provide weekly lessons.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Playing a range of music styles

• Developing group performance and presentation skills

• Developing teamwork and rehearsal skills

• Building greater musical skills

• Weekly instrumental lessons

• Theory and knowledge of musical terminology

• Creative skills in improvisation, composition and interpreting music

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Creative tasks and assignments.

• Performance review and reflection

• External feedback from guest artists

• Use of digital applications

Additional Information

Future Pathways: VET and VCE music