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Music
Music ATAR
Prerequisites: 60% in English Standard
Practical music skills to the equivalent of Grade 4 AMEB
Theory and Aural skills to the equivalent of Grade 3 AMEB
Weekly instrumental or vocal lesson
Music is a universal expression of human experience. It reflects
the development of culture and identity in all societies throughout history.
Music has an incredible capacity to inspire and elicit an emotional
response through listening and performing and provides opportunities for
creative and personal expression.
As empathetic, independent learners, students seek life-long
engagement and enjoyment through the pursuit of music, be it personal, social,
cultural and/or vocational.
The new Music ATAR course aims to develop students’ skills in:
• Performance – students apply technical facility, stylistic and
expressive awareness and knowledge of conventions when performing, both as a
soloist and in ensemble
• Composition – students use creativity when applying music
language, stylistic conventions and knowledge of instrumental and performance
techniques when composing and arranging
• Music literacy – students develop their ability to read and write
music, analysing, and aurally identifying, the elements and characteristics of
music
• Music analysis – students analyse and understand ways in which the elements and characteristics of music have been applied across time, place and culture.
Music General - no prerequisite.
The Music General course encourages students to explore a range of musical experiences, developing their musical skills and understanding and creative and expressive potential, though a selected musical context. The course consists of a written component incorporating aural and theory, composing and arranging, investigation and analysis, in addition to a practial component.
The aural and theory content in the written component is generic, and can be adapted and extended to suit any selected context. The practical component consists of three different options and can be delivered in different contexts, independent of the written component. Students select only one option, and can choose to perform on an instrument or voice, submit a composition portfolio or complete a production/practical project.
The Music General course provides opportunities for creative expression, the development of aesthetic appreciation, and understanding and respect for music and music practices across different times, places, cultures and contexts. Students listen, compose, perform and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences both independently and collaboratively. Studying music may also provide a pathway for further training and employment in a wide range of professions within the entertainment industry.