Year 9 elective Music studies involves students experiencing the joy of music by using their voices, instruments and technology to create and respond to music independently and in small groups. Students perform and reflect upon music with their teacher and within an ensemble. The two-week academic cycle is divided into three musicianship periods in the classroom and three practical periods in ensembles. Year 9 Music explores the classical and contemporary elements and genres of music through listening, composing and performing, whilst developing an individual voice as a composer, performer and audience member.
Students completing Year 9 elective Music are eligible to apply to be considered to accelerate into VCE Music studies, or continue into Year 10 elective Music classes.
Music students will explore the following skills:
Students aim to develop excellence in instrumental performance with particular emphasis on tone, technique, and music reading.
Students have the opportunity to develop the enjoyment of playing music in groups, as well as developing skills in tone, technique, balance and intonation. Music reading, and interpretation of the repertoire with accuracy in the areas of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing and overall structure are important components of the course. Ensembles are formed according to enrolment, and rehearse in timetabled classes.
Students develop general musicianship by establishing links between the theoretical elements and structures of music and the aural perception of musical sounds, using both workbooks and specialised computer software.
Creative organisation projects provide opportunities to engage in composition and arranging, utilising the skills and technology developed in the musicianship classes.
All students undertaking music as an elective are required to or be willing to commence instrumental music lessons, or have already commenced instrumental lessons either at the College or externally.
Progressive assessment is based on the use of knowledge and skills in task completion, formal tests and performances, and on teachers’ reports.
Display book A4
Music book A4