TCE Music Level 3

TCE Music Level 3

What will I learn?

Music Level 3 is the most demanding of the general music syllabuses. It provides opportunities for students to develop as musicians through intensive engagement in the three musical activities of listening, performing and composing. Furthermore, as part of the theory and musicianship component, the course seeks to foster musical understanding through in-depth analysis and exploration of the use of the elements of time, pitch and design in music. Opportunities will be provided for students to develop experience in, and to place emphasis on, areas of interest. To this end, students enrolled in this course must select an optional module of study from performance, composition or improvisation. The selected module comprises approximately one-third of the course.

Work completed in the specialist modules is assessed externally: performance students are required to present a performance of 10-15 minutes, composition students are required to submit a folio of works totalling 10-15 minutes and improvisation students are required to present a performance of 10-15 minutes followed by a discussion with the examination panel.

To hone performance skills, performance students are also required to perform in a number of school-based concerts. Composition students may also be asked to perform folio work at these events.

All Music Level 3 students sit an externally assessed two-hour theory and musicianship written examination at the end of the year.

If need be, it is recommended that students first complete Music Studies in order to consolidate their theoretical skills.

Music Level 3 is an excellent course for Year 11 students wishing to select the UTAS Connections course Music Foundation Practical Study in Year 12.

Why should I consider this course?

Students should consider this course if they are interested in music as a general pathway in future study or career. Alternatively, a student who wishes to simply further their general knowledge in music theory and practical skills, even purely for enjoyment, could consider studying Music Level 3.

What Skills does this course provide?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• present polished music performances
• create original music
• present original music ideas through notation and performance
• plan, organise and complete music activities
• appraise music works and performances
• read and write music statements and identify the use and effect of music elements

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course provides a pathway for students who have studied Music Studies. Music Level 3 prepares learners for the study of music at tertiary level so studying in Year 11 would allow a successful transition into the University Connections Program (UCP) studying Foundation Practical Study FCP113.