Level 1 Music (1MUS)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Woller.
This course is about applying music skills in the contexts of performance, composition, and analysis. Reading music notation is an important aspect of the course. Learning an instrument or singing is essential and can be undertaken through itinerant music lessons at school or privately. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.
Preferred Prior Learning
Open Entry but learning an instrument or singing is essential.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
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Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Only available by special invitation by the teacher for those who demonstrate performance skills far beyond Level 1.
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Only offered to students who demonstrate performance skills far beyond Level 1.