Music

MUSIC

2 UNIT MUSIC 1

The Stage 6 Music 1 Course is designed to develop Performance, Composition, Musicology and Aural skills. It caters for students who have diverse musical backgrounds and interests, including those with interest in Popular Music. It is suitable for students with formal musical education as well as those with intermediate experience. Students will have theopportunity to study three topics in the Preliminary Course and another three topics for the HSC Course, which best suits the interests of the student.

The topics available for study include: • Australian Music • Music of the 20th Century • Baroque Music for Large Ensembles • An Instrument and its Repertoire • Music and Religion • Jazz Music for Small Ensembles • Medieval Music • Popular Music • Methods of Notating Music • Music of the 19th Century • Renaissance Music • Music and the Related Arts • Rock Music • Music in Education • Theatre Music • Technology and its Influence on Music • Music for Radio, Film & Television • Music of the 18th Century • Traditional Music of a Culture

Students have the opportunity to choose electives based upon their musical strengths. All students considering taking Music as an elective are encouraged to meet with Mr Muir or Mr Leonard before electives are selected to discuss your musical strengths and suitability for the Stage 6 Music Course. The written (Aural Skills) examination is worth 30 marks and the practical components (core performance and three electives) are each worth 20 marks. There are many elective combinations possible and upon consultation with the teacher, the student may devise an HSC Examination program thatbest represents their abilities. For example, if a student is particularly interested in performance, they may elect to choose three performance electives.

2 UNIT MUSIC 2

Assumed Knowledge: Year 9 and 10 Music (or extensive Musical training)

The purpose of Music 2 is to provide students with the opportunity to build on the knowledge, skills and understanding gained in Music Years 7-10 and to encourage the desire to continue learning after school. The course provides students with opportunities to extend their musical knowledge with a focus on Western Art Music and will serve as a pathway for further formal study in tertiary institutions or in fields where they can use their musical knowledge.

Students study one Mandatory Topic, covering a range of content and one Additional Topic in each year of the course. In the Preliminary Course, the Mandatory Topic is “Music 1600-1900”. In the HSC Course, the Mandatory Topic is “Music of the Last 25 Years” (Australian Focus). In addition to core studies in Performance, Composition, Musicology and Aural, students nominate one elective study in Performance, Composition or Musicology.

HSC 1 UNIT EXTENSION COURSE - This is a Year 12 Course only

The purpose of the Extension Course is to expand on the studies undertaken in Music 2. It is designed to focus on the continuing development and refinement of each student’s advanced Music knowledge and skills towards independent musicianship. Students will specialise in Performance, Composition or Musicology and will follow an individual program ofstudy which is between the teacher and the student.

Excursions: A visit is planned to the HSC performances, “Encore”, and to live performances. Students will record a CD of HSC Performances.