Subject Code: 2MPF10
Length of course: Full year
Credit points and TAS status: 10 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Stage 1 Musicianship, Stage 1 Music Studies, Stage 1 Music Appreciation, equivalent level of performance skills.

Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None

Although the number of Music units studied is unrestricted, no more than 40 credits (4 units) can contribute to first 60 credits for aggregate/ATAR. (The SACE board pairs units for best total aggregate/ATAR).

Other Advice:
It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition. It is recommended that students have completed at least 4 years of instrumental tuition (or have a recommendation from the Head of Music)

Course Outline:
Students who undertake this subject are assumed to have attained a high enough standard of technique and performance to meet the technical and musical demands of approved work(s), and the analytical skills to undertake an in-depth study of the work(s).

They have the opportunity to address the technical and musical demands of performing approved work(s) in public.

Students may perform as a soloist or as a member of a chamber ensemble (one performer per part).

Topics:
Performance Special Study gives instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to address the technical and musical demands of performing an approved work in public.

Assessment:
  • School Based Assessment 70%
    • First Performance 20%
    • Second Performance 30%
    • Commentary 20%
  • External Assessment 30%
    • Final Performance 30%

Additional Costs:
  • Nil

Further information on post school pathways: