2 Unit Music Course 1

Choosing Music for the HSC?

• Anyone interested in music and willing to give the subject a try can do well in this course. It just takes practice!

What Will You Have To Do?

Preliminary Course• Performance• Listening• Composition• Learn about the 6

concepts of music & apply them to listening examples.

• Study 3 topics of varying styles.

What Will You Have To Do?

HSC Course• Performance• Listening• Composition• Learn about the 6

concepts of music & apply them to listening examples.

• Study 3 topics of varying styles.

• Prepare for the HSC exam

Choices in music…

• You will have to make choices according to your ability .

• You must choose 3 components in any order. You can do 3 of the same! Performance Viva Voce

Composition

CorePerformance

You will have to…

• Perform at least one piece

• Choose 3 options.

• Complete an aural exam.

Possible Topics…

• Rock Music• Popular Music• Jazz• Music for TV, Film &

Multimedia• Music for Small

Ensembles• Classical• Music & technology

Finale Notepad

• Finale Notepad is a music software program for writing music.

• You can type the music in and it will be notated on the screen.

Tradition at HHS…

All Elective Music students will perform at Music Events such as the Performing Arts Showcase or

Music Night.

Frequently Asked Questions…

Do you have to be naturally gifted at music to do well?

No…you just have to be prepared to work at it.

Do you have to have done music in year 9 & 10?

No…you can start in year 11.

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♫ Why choose Music? ♫

• This is a very rewarding course. It will challenge your abilities and show your full potential!

• See Miss Claus if you have any further questions.