Music 2

2 Units

Prerequisites:

Satisfactory completion of Stage 5 Music.

Proficient skills on a chosen instrument or voice.

Exclusions: Music 1

Course Description:

Music Course 2 provides students with the opportunity to build on the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes gained in Music 7-10 and encourage the desire to continue learning in formal and informal music settings after school. The course offers students opportunities to extend their musical knowledge with a focus on Western Art Music. It allows students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in a wide range of musical styles and contexts, and a structure in which they can pursue an area of specialisation.

External Assessment:

Written Examination – 1.5 hours
Practical Examination - Submitted Works

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course:

Music 1600-1900 (Mandatory)

Year 12 Course:

Music of the last 25 years (Mandatory)

In both year 11 and 12, students also study one of the following topics:

*Australian Music

*Music of a Culture

*Medieval Music

*Renaissance Music

*Classical Music

*Music 1900-1945

*Music in the nineteenth century

*Music 1945 to Music 25 years ago

Employment and Further Education Opportunities:

This Music Course develops the necessary complex skills such as creative reasoning, independent decision-making and reflective judgment, to empower students to enter any chosen 21st century pathway. Performing Arts students could go on to study in the following fields - Musician, Events Manager, Promotions Manager, Music Therapy, Performer, Composer and or Arranger, Sound and Audio Engineer, Record and Sound Producer, Music Theatre, Music/Instrumental Teacher, Conductor, working in Radio, Film, TV and Multimedia.

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