10 Music (Table C) 4 hours per week for half a year (semester)
10MU2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Neil Watson.
PrerequisitesIt is a prerequisite that students accepted into this course have been receiving instrumental lessons for approximately one year and are at a practical level equivalent to Grade 1 or 2.
Pupils taking this course must have lessons on their major instrument for the whole school year either privately, or as part of the school instrumental programme. It is essential that students are part of a school music ensemble, either instrumental or vocal. Where possible, the group will be any of our Orchestras, Jazz Bands, Chamber Groups, Choirs or part of the Contemporary Music Programme.
HoD approval
This course develops students musical skills through playing instruments, composing original music and analysing different musical styles.
Course content and assessment includes solo and group performance, composition, music technology, musical knowledge through a variety of contexts, aural skills and applied music theory.
Assessment
Assessment will take the forms of performances, aural tests, written assignments and a composition portfolio.
Faculties:
Year 10 (Table C) half-year options - 4 lessons per week for half a year (semester), Music
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*10MU2* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10 for workbook