Level 1 Performance Music

Course Description 

This is a mixed level class from Yr 11 - 13 focused on the skills used for the performance of music rooted in theoretical knowledge through the analysis of music skills and styles.  Across the three levels the focus of this course will be to gain as much experience in different performance situations to work on stagecraft alongside personal development as a musician on your chosen instrument.  To ensure a solid foundation, performers need to work on understanding and expressing music based on its context for creation.

Topics covered: 

• Advanced Performance – solo and group plus second instrument where applicable

• Aural – playing by ear and transcription

• Researching and analyzing music to understand context influences

• Improvisation Skills on chosen instrument (which can lead to composition)

• Develop knowledge of different instruments to inform skills development.

Recommendation for subject entry 

• Play an instrument for at least 2/3/4 years (dependant on level of study) either through the itinerant scheme or with a private tutor

• Have taken either Yr 10 music course.

• By consultation with HoD Music

Assessment

Students will work at the level that is suited to their ability by working through the compulsory standards for each level along with self selected standards to make up a full course.

This is a 15 credit course. A subject endorsement is possible in this course. 

• 1.1 AS91948 Use music skills in a music style (Internal)

• 1.2 AS91949 Demonstrate music performance skills (Internal)

• 1.3 AS91950 Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts (External)

It is also possible to complete the 1.4 external (5 Credits)

Next Steps

L2 Music Performance 

Additional Information 

Students may only select ONE L1 Music option, not both.