Music

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT ABOUT?

Music is a course that enables students to improve their self expression individually and in groups in a variety of musical skill areas including performing, composing and listening.

Music allows students to draw upon a range of skills to present works for a variety of audiences and purposes. 

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Students will learn to:

• Develop performance skills on a range of instruments, in particular, on a chosen instrument.

• Perform in groups and individually.

• Participate in creative activities including songwriting, composition and recording.

• Compose songs and pieces of music using technology.

• Study and aurally respond to music in a variety of musical styles.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Students will be assessed under the following criteria:

• Performance

• Composition

• Listening

• Management

Students will be assessed using a variety of tools including:

• Performance on an instrument of their own choice (including voice).

• Writing melodies and accompaniments in composition journals and on Sibelius computer program.

• Responding to music heard.

• Review of an artist/band’s music.

• Review of instrument groupings and tone colour in a range of styles.

WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING THIS SUBJECT? 

• You study music because you enjoy playing and listening to music. 

• You will have already enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and keyboard in the last two years. 

• It is advisable but not mandatory that you take tuition or practice on an instrument or voice when you are studying music.

• You will have the opportunity to perform in class concerts.

• If choosing Music, it can provide a good background for HSC Music.

• Career options could include teaching, musician, musical engineer, composer, childcare, music therapy and performing.