Subject Code: 0MU11
Name of the Subject: Year 10 Elective Music (Semester One)
Year level: 10
Length of course: Semester One
Recommended Background:
Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Elective Music and at least 2 full years of tuition on their chosen instrument.
Other Advice:
It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher.
A course outline:
Students analyse different scores and performances aurally and visually. They evaluate the use of elements of music and defining characteristics from different musical styles. They use their understanding of music making in different cultures, times and places to inform and shape their interpretations, performances and compositions.

Students interpret, rehearse and perform solo and ensemble repertoire in a range of forms and styles. They interpret and perform music with technical control, expression and stylistic understanding. They use aural skills to recognise elements of music and memorise aspects of music such as pitch and rhythm sequences. They use knowledge of the elements of music, style and notation to compose, document and share their music.

Provides pathways to Stage 1 Music and Stage 2 Music subjects. It is strongly suggested that students who wish to continue music in stage one or two complete Year 10 Elective Music (Semester Two).

Topics Included: These will be used for Assessment & Reporting and Learning & Assessment Plans for students and parents
  • Class Ensemble
    • o concert band
    • o string ensemble
    • o orchestra
    • o guitar ensemble
  • Composition
  • Class Choir
  • Music History and Analysis
  • Concert Practice
  • Music of other Cultures
  • Music Theory and Aural
  • Music Technology

Assessment: These should come from your curriculum map and should provide a wide range of strategies that allow a student to demonstrate their level of achievement against the achievement standard

Students shall be assessed formally and informally through creative tasks, research projects, oral presentations, tests, practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumental and choral). Students will reflect and analyse personal work and that of their peers.


Additional Costs:

Nil