Music (10MUSC)

Course Outline
Making and experiencing music to deeper levels is at the heart of Year 10 Music. This course is designed to enable keen musicians to broadly develop their musical skills in song writing, composition, research, solo and group performance, theory and listening and aural skills. Students experience music from classical, popular and world music traditions.


Assessment
Internal assessments including tests and performances. Internal examinations.

Recommended Prior Achievement Level
Students who have participated in Year 9 Core Contemporary Music class and who now keen to formalise their learning are invited to join this class. These students are encouraged to begin lessons on their chosen instrument/voice sooner rather than later to ensure they have the practical and theoretical skills to succeed in this course. Year 9 Music students are well-prepared for entrance this course. This course is open to any other Year 10 student who has experience in instrumental playing and/or choral work on the approval of the Director of Music. Private tuition on an instrument or voice is required and participation in at least one College musical group is expected.

Cost
Students in this class are given priority to attend various concerts which become available. Costs vary, but attendance is optional.