Scotch College

MUSIC Year 10 — 2012

Music Performance [Semester Two]

Rationale

The Year 10 Music Solo Performance course is intended to be primarily a preparation for students wishing to take the VCE Music Solo Performance course in Year 11, and students will explore a number of avenues of musical
expression through listening, aural and historical studies as well as both group and solo performance. A major
focus of the course will be on the development of aural and analytical skills, which are a significant part of the VCE Music Solo performance course. 

The performance and composition of music is a key area of personal expression, and as such, the student’s solo
and ensemble performance skills will be encouraged as a means of developing confidence in presentation and authenticity in performance. 

The understanding of the evolution of musical style is crucial for the advancement of performance and thus
students will be presented with a study of important musical genres relating most specifically to the major compositional styles of the 20th century. 

Student Outcomes 

• solo performance of music for peers to enjoy and constructively criticize
• listen to and analyse music in a variety of styles and forms
• develop a range of aural analysis skills 
• develop a greater understanding of a range of music and notable composers of the Romantic and Modern periods through music analysis and research work
• record their performances on compact disk

Course Content 

This course incorporates a number of areas of study designed to broaden the student’s understanding and
appreciation of a wide range of musical styles.  Students will be required to focus on an instrument (or voice) that
they must be studying on an ongoing basis. 

• Solo and group rehearsal and performance.
• Advanced music theory studies.
• Music appreciation, history and analysis skills. 
• Aural comprehension skills involving melodic, rhythmic and harmonic exercises. 
• Score reading and analysis work linked to music appreciation and history. 

Assessment 

Examination 

Solo and Group Participation and Performance 

Aural Exercises and Tests 

Assignments