Music
Unit 1 & 2
Course Description
It is strongly advised that students can play an instrument to a reasonable standard if undertaking this subject. Students will present works on one or more instruments in group contexts. They also study the work of other performers and explore strategies to optimise their own approach to performance.
Students in music performance will learn to play different styles of music and learn to address challenges in presenting music for performance. Students will study aural, theory and analysis concepts to develop their musicianship skills and apply this knowledge when preparing and presenting performances.
Unit 1: Music Performance
The unit focuses on building performance and musicianship skills. They will work on building technical skill on an instrument in addition to developing skills in presenting different styles of music. Students will study aural, theory and analysis concepts to develop their musicianship skills and apply this knowledge when preparing music performances.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Participate in a group performance
Demonstrate and discuss techniques to improve music performance
Use and interpret music theory in relation to performance
Assessment Tasks
Presenting a performance on chosen instrument
Demonstration and discussion of techniques designed to improve performance
Theory work completed in class and end of semester exam. Analysis of music excerpt using proper music terminology.
Exam
Unit 2: Music Performance
Students will build upon the skills and knowledge covered in unit one. They will also develop skills in performing previously unseen notated music and improve on technical aspects of playing an instrument.
Students will also devise an original improvisation or composition.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Perform in group and solo context
Discuss and demonstrate techniques designed to improve performance
Understand aspects of music theory. Discuss and analyse music using proper music terminology.
Perform a solo over a given chord progression.
Assessment Tasks
Group or solo performance using from notated sheet music
Written report analysing the musical elements of a chosen piece of music
Aural and written theory exercises completed in class
Perform an instrumental solo over a given chord progression or backing track using appropriate scales and stylistic effects
Exam
Pathways
Music Unit 3&4
Textbook requirements:
Included in School Bundle
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
A4 Exercise Book & pens
Additional Costs:
Career Pathway
Possible future careers in music can include:
Music performer
Music teacher
Music therapist
Music producer
Film scorer/composer
Army/Navy/Airforce band
Choir director