VCE Music prepares students to present convincing performances of group and solo works. In this unit students select a program of group and solo works representing a range of styles and diversity of character for performance. They develop instrumental techniques that enable them to interpret the works and expressively shape their performances. Students develop skills in unprepared performance, aural perception and comprehension, transcription, music theory and analysis.
Entry
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites for entry to Units 1 and 2 Music Performance, it is strongly recommended that students have a background of commitment and achievement in music, in order to make the most of the opportunities presented in the course of study. This subject is 50% assessed on the student's ability to perform on an instrument either solo or in a group from a set list of repertoires prescribed by VCAA (works outside this list require approval from VCAA). Where classes are less than five students, a moderating partnership is entered into with one or more Victorian schools also studying VCE Unit 3 and 4 Music Performance. For further details please email the Director of Music.
Students completing Year 9 elective Music are eligible to apply to be considered to accelerate into VCE Music Performance Unit 1 & 2 studies, and students completing Year 10 elective Music are able to continue into this course.
This unit focuses on building performance and musicianship skills. Students present performances of selected group and solo music works using one or more instruments. They study the work of other performers and explore strategies to optimize their own approach to performance. They identify technical, expressive and stylistic challenges relevant to works they are preparing for performance and practice technical work to address these challenges. They also develop skills in performing previously unseen music. Students study aural, theory and analysis concepts to develop their musicianship skills and apply this knowledge when preparing and presenting performances.
Area of Study 1: Performance
On completion of this unit the student should be able to prepare and perform a practiced program of group and solo works.
Area of Study 2: Performance technique
On completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate instrumental techniques used in performance of selected works, demonstrate unprepared performance skills and describe influences on their approach to performance.
Area of Study 3: Musicianship
On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify, re-create, notate and transcribe elements of music, and describe ways in which expressive elements of music may be interpreted.
In this unit students build their performance and musicianship skills. They present performances of selected group and solo music works using one or more instruments. Students study the work of other performers through listening and analysis and use specific strategies to optimize their own approach to performance. They also study strategies for developing technical and expressive performance skills. They identify technical, expressive and stylistic challenges relevant to works they are preparing for performance and practice related technical work. They also develop skills in performing previously unseen music and study specific concepts to build their musicianship skills. Students also devise an original composition or improvisation.
Area of Study 1: Performance
On completion of this unit the student should be able to prepare and perform a musically engaging program of group and solo works.
Area of Study 2: Performance technique
On completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate instrumental techniques used in performance of selected works, demonstrate unprepared performance skills and describe influences on their approach to performance..
Area of Study 3: Musicianship
On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify, re-create, notate and transcribe elements of music, and describe ways in which expressive elements of music have been interpreted in performance.
Area of Study 4: Organisation of sound
On completion of this unit the student should be able to devise a composition or an improvisation that uses music language evident in work/s being prepared for performance.
The range of assessment tasks includes solo performance, group performance, demonstration of technical work and exercises, performance of unprepared material (sight reading or improvisation), written reports, folios of theory and aural exercises, composition and/or improvisation exercises.
Assessment in Units 1 and 2 is carried out by the College.
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Instrumental Music Lesson Assistance
Students undertaking VCE Units 1 and 2 Music Performance are entitled to one free 45-minute instrumental music lesson each week during school time up to their performance examination early in Term 4. The Geelong College is only able to support payments to members of the College music or College instrumental staff and these lessons are only to be conducted on our premises.