Music

Length of Course

Semester, Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 11

Category

The Arts

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

Year 10 Advanced Music

Subject Description

Recommendations
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have successfully completed Year 10 Advanced Music.

Students who study Stage 1 Music develop skills in performance, theory and aural, composing and arranging and analysis and reflection. This course is designed to support students in the practical application of their theory skills. Theory and aural skills are developed and assessed throughout the semester leading to the application of these skills though arranging and composing tasks. Students analyse the work of other composers and use this information to create their own music and reflect on musical decisions. Students are required to perform individually on their chosen instrument, therefore private instrumental lessons are essential. It is also recommended that students studying Stage 1 Music engage in a co-curricular ensemble to further develop ensemble skills. Engaging in all of the above provides students with the maximum amount of subject selections leading into Stage 2 Music.

Content
  • Solo performance
  • Theory and aural work
  • Composing
  • Arranging
  • Analysis and reflection

The subject consists of the following strands:

  • Understanding music
  • Creating music
  • Responding to music
Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Music:

School-based Assessment 
Assessment Type 1: Creative Works 
Assessment Type 2: Musical Literacy

Pathways

Recommendations
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have successfully completed Year 10 Advanced Music.

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Marian - Year 11 - Music