Year 10 Course Selection Handbook 2018 | Page 19

Year 10 Music Course Outline The Music course in Year 10 is designed to facilitate the further study and appreciation of music. This course looks at music from the 1200’s to the present day and will incorporate the study of Western Arts music, Jazz music and Contemporary trends. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music from across the ages and around the world. The students will be assessed in the areas of performance (voice and chosen instrument), composition, literature and perception. There will be technology used within this subject and students will be able to access programs both at school and at home via Cloud technology. The ability to play a musical instrument to Grade 3 AMEB equivalency, while not essential, is desirable for those choosing to study this subject. Year 10 Discovery Course Which Year 11 course does it lead to? l Music (All Year) Leads to Music (ATAR) and Certificate II Music Pathways to Year 11 and 12 study in (ATAR) Music, (General) Music Certificate II embedded, TAFE, UWA, and WAAPA. Contact: Mr Kieran Hurley Director of Music [email protected] Year 10 2018 19