Scotch College

MUSIC PERFORMANCE Year 9 — 2012

Rationale 

The Year 9 Music Performance course is designed to present students with and develop a greater understanding of as many aspects of the unique language of music as possible. It is intended to be primarily a performance and appreciation course where students will explore a number of avenues of musical expression through listening, aural and historical studies as well as both group and solo performance. 

The performance and composition of music is a key area of personal expression, and as such, the student’s solo and ensemble performance skills will be particularly encouraged as a means of developing confidence in presentation and authenticity in performance.

The understanding of the evolution of musical style is crucial for the advancement of performance and composition skills and thus students will be presented with a study of important musical genres relating most specifically to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.

Student Outcomes

• solo performance of music for peers to enjoy and constructively criticize
• listen to and analyze music in a variety of styles and forms
• develop a range of aural analysis skills
• develop a greater understanding of a range of music and notable composers of the Romantic period through music analysis and research work
• digitally record their performances ensemble and solo performances

Course Content 

This course incorporates a number of areas of study designed to broaden the student’s understanding and appreciation of a wide range of musical styles. Students will be required to focus on an instrument (or voice), which they must be studying on an ongoing basis. This performance aspect will form a significant part of the course content through solo and group rehearsal and performance, as well as creative organization exercises for class ensembles in a range of styles.

Other important areas of the course include music language studies, appreciation and listening skills and aural skills, and score reading and analysis work. 

Assessment 

Examination 

Solo and Group performance 

Aural Tasks 

Music Composition and Arrangement 

Music:  Music & Technology

Rationale 

The course aims to introduce students to the world of music technology, with a view to enhanced understanding of the electronic and acoustic knowledge needed for recording and performing. It is designed to interest students with a classical music background as well as those who wish to develop their skills in a contemporary popular style. 

Student Outcomes

• study compositional method used in traditional and contemporary styles
• listen to and analyze music examples in order to develop compositional techniques
• create music compositions in a variety of styles
• perform their music in instrumental ensembles as well as using computer technology in order for class members to enjoy and constructively criticize
• write music for class members to play on their instruments
• record their music digitally

Course Content 

• Composition directly using computers. 

• Song writing.

• Electronic realizations of compositions - performances using computers and recordings .

• Composing and matching music with other media (eg films).

• Recording techniques.

Assessment 

Examination

Creative Projects & Assignment Work 

Compositional Techniques & ICT Skills

Music Literacy