Year 10 Music
Overview
Music in Year 10 focuses on developing and expanding the musical skills of our students across a wide range of contexts. Students listen, perform, improvise, compose and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences both independently and collaboratively. Through continuous sequential music learning, students develop music knowledge, skills and understanding to create, communicate and evaluate music ideas with increasing depth and complexity.
The Semester One course has as its focus "Solo Instrumental Music" culminating in a three-part fugal composition.
The Semester Two course focuses on "Musical Styles of the 20th Century" culminating in a research assignment on a particular style as well as compositions in the Impressionist and Expressionist styles.
Written:
- Aural & Theory (skills covered in accordance with National Curriculum and Theory at approximately Grade 3 AMEB level)
- Composition (as outlined above)
- Cultural and Historical Analysis of Set Works and Unseen works in studied genres and styles
Performance:
- Practical and performance tasks incorporating students' instrumental/vocal skills
Assessment
- Research Presentation Tasks
- Cultural and Historical Analysis Assessments
- Composition Tasks (using music software program Sibelius)
- Written Tests (assessing aural & theory concepts)
- Performance Assessments (solo and ensemble performances on own instrument/voice)
- End-of-semester Examinations (written & performance)
Reporting
Student's assessment results and overall achievement will be reflected in the end-of-semester reports.
Student Expectations / Homework
Music is an interactive and practical subject which demands high levels of student engagement. It is expected that students participate in all classroom activities, both written and practical, in individual and collaborative settings.
Moreover, students are expected to complete frequent and effective instrumental practice in preparation for their performance assessments and other performance opportunities offered at the College. In addition, they are expected to regularly revise the written and practical concepts covered in class to further enhance their musicianship skills and prepare for assessment tasks and complete research and composition tasks.
