Year 11 (Unit 1 and 2)
Music ATAR
The Music ATAR course provides an opportunity for creative expression, appreciation and the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from listening to and making music both independently and in collaboration with others.
This course encourages students to listen to, perform, improvise, compose, and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a range of musical experiences through a choice of different musical contexts.
The course consists of a written component, delivered in a contemporary context, and a practical component. The table below shows how the course components are broken down:
Contemporary music is defined as popular music genres/styles from the 1950’s to the present day.
Students who choose to complete their practical component by means of a composition portfolio can use their portfolio for tertiary education and industry application purposes.
More information regarding curriculum content can be found here.
Pre-Requisites
Must have completed the Year 10 music elective and achieved a state B Grade or higher. Must be eligible to select English or Literature ATAR. Performing at Grade 4 or equivalent AMEB or Rock School level on an instrument or voice for performance. It is highly recommended that students in Music ATAR are enrolled in the instrumental music program. More information and the enrolment form can be found here.
Year 11 (Unit 1 and 2)
Music General
The Music General course provides opportunities for students to express themselves, gain an appreciation for various music styles and learn more about music practices across different times, places, cultures, and contexts.
In this highly practical course, students listen to, compose, perform, and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with musical experiences both independently and collaboratively.
The course consists of a practical and written component which is broken down in more detail below. The written component of this course also relies on practical skills such as music composition and aural analysis (listening to and talking about music):
Contemporary music is defined as popular music genres/styles from the 1950’s to the present day.
Students who choose to complete their practical component by means of a composition portfolio can use their portfolio for tertiary education and industry application purposes.
More information regarding curriculum content can be found here.
Pre-requisites
Competent on a musical instrument/voice AND/OR competent with music production/composition. It is highly recommended that students in Music General are enrolled in the instrumental music program. More information and the enrolment form can be found here.
Year 12 (Unit 3 and 4)
Music ATAR
The Music ATAR course provides an opportunity for creative expression, appreciation and the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from listening to and making music both independently and in collaboration with others.
This course encourages students to listen to, perform, improvise, compose, and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a range of musical experiences through a choice of different musical contexts.
The course consists of a written component, delivered in a contemporary context, and a practical component. The table below shows how the course components are broken down:
Contemporary music is defined as music genres/styles from the 1950’s to the present day.
Students who choose to complete their practical component by means of a composition portfolio can use their portfolio for tertiary education and industry application purposes.
More information regarding curriculum content can be found here.
Pre-requisites
Must have completed the year 10 music elective and achieved a state B Grade or higher. Must be eligible to select English or Literature ATAR. Performing at Grade 4 or equivalent AMEB or Rock School level on an instrument or voice for performance (minimum of grade 5 recommended). It is highly recommended that students in Music ATAR are enrolled in the instrumental music program. More information and the enrolment form can be found here.
Year 12 (Unit 3 and 4)
Music General
The Music General course provides opportunities for students to express themselves, gain an appreciation for various music styles and learn more about music practices across different times, places, cultures, and contexts.
In this highly practical course, students listen to, compose, perform, and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with musical experiences both independently and collaboratively.
The course consists of a practical and written component which is broken down in more detail below. The written component of this course also relies on practical skills such as music composition and aural analysis (listening to and talking about music):
Contemporary music is defined as popular music genres/styles from the 1950’s to the present day.
Students who choose to complete their practical component by means of a composition portfolio can use their portfolio for tertiary education and industry application purposes.
More information regarding curriculum content can be found here.
Pre-requisites
Competent on a musical instrument/voice AND/OR competent with music production/composition. It is highly recommended that students in Music General are enrolled in the instrumental music program. More information and the enrolment form can be found here.
Contact Information
Mr Matthew Zambon
Director of Music
Matthew.Zambon@cewa.edu.au