The mandatory topic for the Preliminary Course is Music 1600-1900 (aka Western Tonal Tradition 1600-1900). These lessons have been categorised into three main eras of this period: Baroque, Classical and 19th Century.

The mandatory topic for the HSC Course is Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus). These lessons fall under the following categories:

• Analysis

• Composition

• Performance

• Theory

• Exam preparation

Additional topics include:

• Music of a culture

• Medieval music

• Renaissance music

• Music 1900-1945

• Music 1945 to music 25 years ago