Music Experience

STAGE 1 - 2027

Music
Experience

Year 11
Length

1 Semester (10 SACE Credits)

OR FULL Year (20 SACE Credits)


Preferred

Successful completion of at least 2 semesters in
Year 9 or 10 

OR at least 1 year experience on an instrument or voice. 
OR Involvement in college ensembles 
OR private lessons on an instrument 

Additional Costs

Students are encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. 

Instrument hire (depending on instrument of choice) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Concepts

  • Perform, compose or arrange using instruments, voice or music technology as you explore a range of styles and sounds 
  • Read, write, listen to and talk about music using notation and key musical concepts to explain how music works 
  • Analyse professional works and performances to guide your creative choices and shape your own musical ideas
  • Present original performances or compositions and reflect on your learning as you develop as a musician 

Assessment Type 1: Creative Works (70%) 

  • Portfolio Task 1 (20%) 

  • Portfolio Task 2 (30%) 

  • Melody Composition (20%) 

Assessment Type 2: Musical Literacy (30%) 

  • Melody Composition - Composers Statement (10%) 

  • Critical Review (20%) 

You will be required to participate in an ensemble: 

  • Choir 
  • Rock Band 
  • String Ensemble 
  • Wind Ensemble 
  • Drum Line 

AND/OR 

Attend private Instrumental Lessons 

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