Music

Overview

VCE Music engages students in general skill development in all areas of music allowing students to develop and refine musicianship skills through exploring, reflecting on and responding to the music they listen to, create and perform. In Units 3 - 4 students stream into their preferred area of Music. The Unit 3 - 4 subjects currently offered at Heathmont College are Music Contemporary Performance, Music Repertoire Performance and Music Inquiry.

Unit 1

In this unit students explore and develop their understanding of how music is composed and arranged. By performing, creating, analysing and responding to music works that exhibit different approaches, students explore and develop their understanding of the possibilities of musical organisation.

They prepare and perform ensemble and/or solo musical works to develop technical control, expression and stylistic understanding on their chosen instrument/sound source.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Weekly theory activities.
Aural work and individual instrumental lessons.
Analyses of a variety of compositions, rehearsals and performances.
a daily practice of technical exercises and skills, as directed and negotiated by the classroom and instrumental teachers.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Analysis and research skills.
Creative ability and time management.
Experience rehearsing, practicing and performing on an instrument is beneficial.

ASSESSED TASKS

Theory and aural tests
Performance exams
Presentation of techniques, exercises and rehearsal practices.
Composition Folio

Unit 2

In this unit, students focus on the way music can be used to create an intended effect. By performing, analysing and responding to music works/examples that create different effects, students explore and develop their understanding of the possibilities of how effect can be created. Through creating their own music, they reflect this exploration and understanding.

Students prepare and perform ensemble and/or solo musical works to develop technical control, expression and stylistic understanding using their chosen instrument/sound source.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Weekly theory activities.
Aural work and individual instrumental lessons.
Short compositions and improvisations.
Analysis of works and performances.
Groups and solo rehearsals.
Performances.
A daily practice of technical skills, exercises and a program of works.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic note reading skills.
School performance experience.
Some music theory.
Developed technical skills on an instrument.

ASSESSED TASKS

Theory and aural tests
Performance exams
Presentation of techniques, exercises and rehearsal practices.
Inquiry Project - Effect in Music

Music Contemporary Performance

This study is designed for students who have a background learning more informal styles of music. It allows students to express their own personal voice and style through the performance of a prepared program of works.

Students are required to perform as a solo artist and as a member of a group. All performances must include a personally reimagined version of an existing work. As part of their final program they must also include at least one work created since 1990 by an Australian composer. Original works may also be included in the program.

UNIT 3

ASSESSED TASKS

Statement of Intention
Presentation and Performance of technical development and a process to a reimagined work
Theory, Aural and Listening analysis

UNIT 4

ASSESSED TASKS

Presentation and Performance of technical development and a process to a reimagined work

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Theory worksheets and booklets.
Aural comprehension tasks.
Analyses of a variety of musical compositions.
Written analysis assignments.
Daily practice of scales, pieces and exercises.
Regular ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Composition Folios

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate to advanced instrumental skills.
Developing understanding of Western music theory. aural and listening skills.
Time management.
Analysis, research and critical

ASSESSMENT

The overall Study Score will consist of:

School Assessed Coursework (30%)
A group or solo performance of variable length, in front of a panel (50%)
End of year theory and aural exam (20%).

Music Repertoire Performance

This study is designed for students whose musical background is more formal or grounded in the recreation and interpretation of notated musical works. Students work towards a recital program that demonstrates highly developed technical skills and stylistic refinement.

Students must present at least one ensemble work (that is, a performance with at least one other live musician) as part of their final program and include at least one work created since 1990 by an Australian composer. Programs may also consist entirely of ensemble works, with one or more students being assessed. One work in the final program must be selected from the separately published Prescribed List.

UNIT 3

ASSESSED TASKS

A short written/oral task and performance explaining the process used to select a performance program.
A presentation of technical develop in which materials designed to assist in the recreation of notated recital works are explained and demonstrated.
Theory, Aural and Listening Analysis written test

UNIT 4

ASSESSED TASKS

A presentation in which materials relevant to the performance and development of a personal interpretation of works selected for performance are discussed and demonstrated.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Theory worksheets and booklets.
Aural comprehension tasks.
Analyses of a variety of musical compositions.
Written analysis assignments.
Daily practice of scales, pieces and exercises.
Regular ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Composition Folios

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate to advanced instrumental skills.
Developing understanding of Western music theory. aural and listening skills.
Time management.
Analysis, research and critical reflection skills.

ASSESSMENT

The overall Study Score will consist of:

School Assessed Coursework (30%)
A group or solo performance of variable length, in front of a panel (50%)
End of year theory and aural exam (20%).

Music Inquiry

This study offers pathways for students whose main interest is a combination of performing, composing/arranging and investigating music through music making, analysing and responding in relation to their particular interests. It recognises that music is frequently a collaborative art where students work with others, and at other times individually.

Students perform and compose/arrange music to demonstrate musical influences of an existing style and/or performer in relation to their own works and the works of others.

UNIT 3

ASSESSED TASKS

Live or video recording of a performance
(2–2.5 mins) of a work or excerpt on a chosen instrument.
Explanation of influences. (oral/written/multimedia)
Live or video and/or audio recording of a composition and appropriate notation/record of composition/arrangement
Music Theory and analysis
Project Pitch

UNIT 4

ASSESSED TASKS

Inquiry Project

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Theory worksheets and booklets.
Aural comprehension tasks.
Analyses of a variety of music compositions.
Written analysis assignments.
Regular ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Composition Folio
Inquiry Project

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate to advanced composition skills.
Developing understanding of Western music theory. aural and listening skills.
Time management.
Analysis, research and critical reflection skills.

ASSESSMENT

The overall Study Score will consist of:

School Assessed Coursework (35%)
Externally Assessed Inquiry Project (50%)
End of year theory and aural exam (15%).

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