Music:
Students can choose to study Music in Year 7 and 8 for a semester. At Year 9 students can choose one or two semesters and at Year 10 Music is studied for a full year.听听
Students study theory at their own level, write about their own work and analyse others to learn how to express musical ideas. Students are assessed on their skills, knowledge and understanding in practical, written and aural tasks.听听
Music students also attend weekly instrumental lessons on an instrument of their choice and perform in class ensembles, choir and/or bands.听
Year 7 students learn the basic skills of reading and writing music, are introduced to classical music, experience playing a few instruments and play as an ensemble.
In Year 8, students develop skills in composition and learn about Jazz, Film Music and Careers in Music
In Year 9 students develop skills in composition and in the analysis of Australian Rock Music.
In Year 10, students develop skills in composition and arrangement using music software. They analyse works from The Classical Era, Women in Australian Popular Music and Jazz.
Please note, this subject incurs an additional subject levy. In 2024 the fee for instrumental lessons was $100 per semester, and instrument hire was $80 per semester. All fees are subject to change in 2025.
Music Production:
Year 7 students learn the basic skills of reading and writing music through technology, are introduced to classical music and first nations鈥� songlines, experience playing a few instruments and play as an ensemble.听听
In Year 8, students develop skills in composition and learn about Popular Music, Blues and Careers in Music听听
In Year 9 students develop skills in composition and learn about Jingles, Film Music, Jazz, The Music Industry and The Science of Sound.听听
In Year 10, students develop skills in composition and arrangement using music software, explore the Recording Studio, hone their practical skills and learn about Rock Music.听
