Music

Year 10 - 2027

Music 1+2

Year 10
LengthSemester / Full Year 
Pre-requisitesNIL
Preferred

Participate in an ensemble: 

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

AND/OR 
Attend private instrumental lessons 

Additional Costs

NIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Concepts

Music 1:

  • Music Analysis 
  • Composition 
  • Influencers 
  • Performance 

Music 2:

  • Music Analysis 
  • Arranging 
  • Evaluation 
  • Performance 

 

 

Music 1:

Task 1: Style Analysis (30%) - Students compare two versions of the same song in a written analysis 

Task 2: Silent Film Score (30%) - Students create music to a silent film 

Task 3: Review (10%) - Students write a review on a live orchestral performance 

Task 4: Performance (30%) - Students prepare and rehearse a performance of 3-5 minutes on their chosen instrument.

 

Music 2:

Task 1: Music Analysis (30%) - Students analyse multiple albums on their chosen artist, comparing the elements of music in each album. 

Task 2: Genre Swap Arrangement (30%) - Students arrange a chosen piece of music from its original genre to a different genre using SoundTrap 

Task 3: Influencers Exploration (10%) - Students will explore influencers of their chosen Performance piece and evaluate their performance 

Task 4: Performance (30%) - Students prepare and rehearse a performance of 3-5 minutes on their chosen instrument.

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