ELECTIVE: Music

What is the subject about?

Students select a program of group works. Students may balance the program to suit their interests; for example, there may be a group emphasis or a solo emphasis or the program might be equally weighted. Students are free to select these works from a range of sources. The program should allow the student to demonstrate a range of technical, stylistic and interpretative demands and should be appropriate to their developing level of technical expertise. Students are encouraged to explore repertoire that extends the boundaries of their current interests and knowledge. 

Skills you will develop

• Performing music as a member of a group
• A practical understanding of music theory in contemporary music
• Aural skills in the recognition of pitch, rhythm, texture and timbre
• Collaborative approaches to making musical compositions

Assessment

• Participation in music rehearsal activities
• Music rehearsal log book
• Music research project

Pathways

Studying Music Performance can lead to the following careers

• Musician
• Composer/songwriter
• Music producer
• Musical artist manager
• Recording engineer
• Musical director film and TV

There are no prerequisites for entry into Year 10 Music

If you are interested in this subject please see Sasha Stella

“I like Music because I get to express myself.”

Will Ferguson