Music
Unit 3 & 4
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 3: Music Performance
This unit prepares students to present more convincing musical performances. This unit gets students to play a range of styles in groups and solo contexts. They will also use instrumental techniques to present informed presentations of different styles of music. There will also be further studies in music theory, aural transcription and music analysis.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Present a musically engaging performance in a group context
Demonstrate and discuss techniques designed to improve group music performance
Show understanding of music theory in relation to works used in performance.
Assessment Tasks
Informed engaging performance on chosen instrument in a group context
Demonstration of techniques on chosen instrument with a written report and sight reading demonstration
Theory work covering music notation and aural exercises covered in class
Unit 4: Music Performance
In this unit students will work toward the end of year performance exam. Performance exam times depend on the size of the group usually lasting between 35 and 40 minutes. They will also continue with theory and music analysis work in order to prepare them for the VCE Written and Aural exam.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Present a musically engaging performance in a group context
Demonstrate and discuss techniques designed to improve group music performance
Show understanding of music theory in relation to works used in performance.
Assessment Tasks
End of year performance exam
Demonstration of techniques on chosen instrument with a written report and sight reading demonstration
End of year written and Aural examination
Exam
Textbook requirements:
Included in School Bundle
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
A4 Exercise Book & pens
Additional Costs:
Career Pathways
Possible future careers in music can include:
Music performer
Music teacher
Music therapist
Music producer
Film scorer/composer
Army/Navy/Airforce band
Choir director