Music 2 and Extension
Stage 6: Music 2 and Music Extension
Music 2
Stage 6Music 2
Rationale
The purpose of Music 2 is to provide students with the
opportunity to build on the knowledge, skills, understanding and
attitudes gained in Music in Years 7 to 10, and to encourage the
desire to continue learning in formal and informal music settings
after school. The course provides students with opportunities to
extend their musical knowledge with a focus on Western art music
and it will serve as a pathway for further formal study in tertiary
institutions or in fields that require musical knowledge.
The curriculum structure is adaptable enough to meet the needs
and abilities of students with a range of interests, extending from
the broadly based to the desire to pursue and develop more
specialised knowledge and skills. Most students will enter the
course from the Stage 5 course.
Aims
The aim of Music 2 is to provide students with the opportunity
to build on their musical knowledge and skills, and to emerge as
musically sensitive and critical individuals with the capacity and
desire for music to play a significant and continually developing
role in their lives.
Objectives
Students will gain understanding of the musical concepts through
the integration of experiences in performance, composition,
musicology and aural.
The objectives of Music 2 Stage 6 are:
to continue to develop musical knowledge and skills, an
understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts,
and music as an art form through performance, composition,
musicology and aural activities
to develop the ability to synthesis ideas and evaluate music
critically
to develop an awareness and understanding of the impact of
technology on music
to develop personal values about music.
Outcomes
Preliminary Outcomes
P1
confidently performs repertoire, that reflects the mandatory and
additional topics, both as a soloist and as a member of an
ensemble
P2demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of music, by
interpreting, analysing, discussing, creating and notating a
variety of musical symbols characteristically used in the mandatory
and additional topics
P3composes, improvises and analyses melodies and accompaniments
for familiar sound sources in solo and/or small ensembles
P4creates, improvises and notates music which is representative
of the mandatory and additional topics and demonstrates different
social, cultural and historical contexts
P5
analyses and discusses compositional processes with stylistic,
historical, cultural and musical considerations
P6discusses and evaluates music, making constructive suggestions
about performances and compositions
P7observes and discusses in detail the concepts of music in
works representative of the mandatory and additional topics
P8understands the capabilities of performing media, explores and
uses current technologies
P9identifies, recognises, experiments with, and discusses the
use of technology in music
P10performs as a means of self expression and communication
P11demonstrates a willingness to participate in performance,
composition, musicology and aural activities
HSC Outcomes
H1performs repertoire that reflects the mandatory and additional
topics and addresses the stylistic and technical demands of the
music as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble
H2
demonstrates an understanding of the relationships between
combinations of the concepts of music, by interpreting, notating,
analysing, discussing, composing and evaluating combinations of
musical symbols reflecting those characteristically used in the
mandatory and additional topics
H3composes works focusing on a range of concepts, for familiar
and unfamiliar sound sources, solo, small and large ensembles, or
using a variety of musical structures
H4stylistically creates, improvises, arranges and notates music
which is representative of the mandatory and additional topics, and
demonstrates this in different social, cultural and historical
contexts
H5analyses, discusses, evaluates and clearly articulates
compositional processes with stylistic, historical, cultural,
social and musical considerations
H6discusses, constructively criticises and evaluates
performances and compositions of others and self with particular
reference to stylistic features of the context
H7critically evaluates and discusses in detail the concepts of
music in works representative of the mandatory and additional
topics
H8understands the capabilities of performing media, incorporates
technologies into compositions
and performances as appropriate to the contexts studied
H9identifies, recognises, experiments with, and discusses the
uses and effects of technology in music
Assessment Overview
Assessment strategies, outlines and tasks are attached and are
based on the key areas of Performance, Composition, Musicology and
Aural. Students are notified in writing as to the nature of the
tasks, and progressive reports are sent to parents. Wherever
possible, positive and affirming feed-back is given to the students
in both written and verbal form. This is part of out strategy in
attempting to develop the whole child whilst focusing on the
pursuit of excellence in Music.
Assessment and compulsory non-assessment task guidelines
Compulsory tasks are set in the areas of Musicology, Composition
and Performance each term. The HSC assessment period commences in
Term 4 of Year 11. All tasks are to be submitted on time or
penalties as stated in the College documentation will apply. Any
plagiarised work will score a result of zero. Penalties will apply
to performance and composition pieces that do not comply to the
time limits as stipulated by the Board of Studies.
Music 2
Yr 11 Preliminary Course Assessment Tasks
Term 1
Musicology essay and/or presentation:15%
Term 2
Composition and process diary (Core):12.5%Composition
:12.5%Process Diary
Term 3
Performance and essay:25%
End of Preliminary Course written exam:35 % (Musicology 10% and
Aural 25%)
Music 2 HSC Assessment Task Weighting
TERM 4
Musicology Core10% Core
TERM 1
Aural Exam10% Core
TERM 2
Composition Process Diary20% Core
Performance Core10% Core
Performance Elective tasks10% each elective
TERM 3
Trials Performance Core10% Core
Trials Performance Elective Assessment10% Elective
Musicology or Composition Elective (Portfolio only marked)20%
elective
Trials Written (Aural and Musicology)20% Core (10% each)
Summary of HSC Assessment Weighting
Music 2
Core
Aural Skills20%
Musicology 20%
Performance 20%
Composition 20%
Core Total80%
Elective
Choose 1 elective from Performance, Composition or Musicology
20%
ResourcesThere are resource folders developed by staff for each
unit of work. These folders are organised so that all hand-outs,
assignments and resources can be easily accessed by any new music
teacher for any unit of work in Year 11 and 12. These folders are
kept in the staff room and the material is updated each term
following topic evaluations by staff and students. A detailed
resource list is attached for each unit of work.
Music recordings, CDs, videos and DVDs are kept in the Music
Staff Room and with the Admin. Assistant. Other resources like
ensemble and class music, reference books, scores, etc are kept in
the Music Library. All Music Centre resources are catalogued on a
music database and these resources are available to staff and
senior students. All library loans are made through the Admin.
Assistant.
Extension/Enrichment and ICTSee the Music Department Policy on
Gifted and Talented students and the policy on the Use of
Technology attached.
ICT is integrated into the Music course to provide opportunities
for students to access computer-based technologies reflecting
everyday practice which will assist in the achievement of outcomes.
The Music Centre has a 26-computer Music Laboratory, a DJ
turn-table, 2x PA systems, lighting equipment, recording facilities
and amplifiers. Students utilise software and the items of
technology mentioned in the areas of composition, aural training,
understanding theory, performance and in gaining experience in all
aspects of music and concert production.
Students are taught to use Cubase and Sibelius software.
Course Overview
Music 2:CONTENT STRANDTIME ALLOCATION
Music 2 Preliminary Course
Medieval & Renaissance Music (Additional Topic)
Baroque Music (Mandatory Topic)Term 1
Term 1
Classical Period (18th Century) (Mandatory Topic)Term 2
Music of a Culture (Additional Topic)Term 2
19th Century Music (Mandatory Topic)Term 3
Music 2 HSC Course
Music of the Last 25 years (Australian Focus) (Mandatory
Topic)Term 4, Yr 11
Music 1945 to 25 years ago (Additional Topic)Term 1
Music of the last 25 years (world focus)Term 2
Western Tonal Tradition overviewTerm 3
Music 2
Significant Works
1. Preliminary Course Mandatory Topic (Music 1600 -1900)
(Minimum: 5 works)
(a) Baroque Period
Brandenburg Concerto No 5 in D Major 1st Movement- Bach
Messiah (Hallelujah Chorus)- Handel
(b) Classical Period
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1st Movement)- Mozart
Symphony No 5 in C Minor (1st Movement)- Beethoven
(c) Nineteenth Century Music
Nocturne in Eb Major Op 9 No 2- Chopin
Symphony Fantastique Op 14 - 4th Movement- Berlioz
Additional Topics:
a) Medieval Music
Alleluia Nativitas- Perotin
Je suis Aussi (I Too Am; Mid-14th Century)- Machaut
b) Renaissance Music
Ava Maria Virgo Serena- Josquin Desprez
Ricercar in the 12th Mode (16th Century)- Gabrieli
c) Music of a Culture (Integrated Project Topic Area)
Song From Angola
Maru-Bihag - Ravi Shankar
Un Poco Loco - Tito Puente
2.HSC Course Significant works
Mandatory Topic (Music of the last 25 years - Australian
Focus)
Minimum of 5 works and include both categories below:
a) Art Music
Re-inventions No 1 - Elena Kats-Chernin
Wooden Ships (Antactica) - Nigel Westlake
Ecstatic Dance - Ross Edwards
Fabian Theory - Nigel Westlake
Moving Air
- Nigel Westlake
Port Essington
- Peter Sculthorpe
Grasstree Hill
- Ann Carr-Boyd
Powerhouse
- Graeme Koehne
Piece For Marimba and Tape
- Martin Wesley-Smith
b) Jazz
Masterplan
- James Morrison
Miles
- Atmasphere
For All That You Did- Dev Gopalasamy
Additional Topic (Music 1945 to 25 years ago)
1. Threnody: To the Victims of Hiroshima (1960)- Kizysztof
Penderecki
2. Poeme Electronique (Electronic Poem) (1958)- Edgar Varese
3. Composition for Synthesizer (1960-1961)- Professor Milton
Babbitt
4. Donna Lee (1947)- Miles Davis (as performed by
Charlie Parker)5. Tonight from West Side Story (1957)- Leonard
Bernstein
Music ExtensionRationale
Students with an extended history of formal music involvement
frequently reach a high level of musical sophistication and a
desire to specialise in their senior school years. The purpose of
the Extension course is to expand studies undertaken in Music 2 and
is designed to focus the continuing development and refinement of
students advanced music knowledge and skills towards independent
musicianship.
The Extension course offers a high degree of specialisation in
Performance, Composition or Musicology in which each student
follows an individual program of study. It provides an opportunity
for musically and academically talented students to undertake a
rigorous music study commensurate with their academic and musical
sophistication.
Aim
The Aim for Music Extension is to provide challenging and
rigorous opportunities for the musically and academically talented
students to assist them in the realisation of their potential as
performers, composers or musicologists.
Objectives
Students will specialise further in ONE of the learning
experiences of performance, composition or musicology. Students
have the opportunity to pursue excellence in a particular area of
interest and expertise in the contexts of their choosing.
The objectives of the Music Extension course are:
To refine knowledge and skills associated with performance,
composition or musicology
To expand critical aural knowledge and skills.
Assessment Requirements Music Extension Course A single mark out
of 50
Two assessment tasks will be set during the course and weighted
equally.
ComponentWeighting
Performance Extension Two assessment tasks*
OR
Composition Extension Two assessment tasks
OR
Musicology Extension Two assessment tasks25 + 25
25 + 25
25 + 25
Marks50
* In addition to performance, internal school assessment will
also be based on
Concert Practice
Critical appraisal of own performances using videotape in order
to reflect on preparedness, technical skills, interpretation and
interpretive decisions.
Viva voce on interpretation of two works in program
Research paper presented as part of the development of the
performance.
Course Structure
Students will develop and expand aural awareness and
understanding through specialisation in Performance OR Composition
OR Musicology. Each student will follow an individual program of
study that will be negotiated between the teacher and student.
Extension Course Assessment StructureTERM 2
Choose 1 only:
Musicology Elective1st Assessment 25 marks
(Musicology Portfolio)
Composition Elective1st Assessment 25 marks
(Composition Portfolio)
Performance Elective1st Assessment: 25 marks
(Performance plus performance essay on 1 piece)
TERM 3
Musicology ElectiveFinal Assessment 25 marks
Musicology Portfolio
Composition ElectiveFinal Assessment 25 marks
(Composition Portfolio)
Performance ElectiveFinal Assessment 25 marks
(Performance plus performance essay on a second piece)
YEAR 11 PRELIMINARY COURSE : Music 2
Topics: Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music; 18th Century
Music; Music of a Culture; 19th Century Music; TASK
NO.DATETOPICOUTCOMESNATURE OF TASKCOMPONENTSWEIGHT
PerformanceCompositionMusicologyAural
1
T1
Wk 8
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque MusicP2, P5, P6, P7,
Musicology Essay1515%
2
T2
Wk 7
18th Century Music;
Music of a CultureP2, P3, P4, P5, P6Composition and
Process Diary2525 %
3
T3
Wk 8
19th Century Music
P1, P2, P6, P7Performance and Performance Essay2525%
4
T3
Wk 10
Aural and MusicologyP2, P4, P5, P6, P7Written Exam102535%
SYLLABUS WEIGHT:25252525100%
Music 2
HSC Course
Topics: Music of the Last 25 Years (Australian Focus); Music
1945 to 25 Years ago; Music of the Last 25 Years (World Focus);
TASKDATEOUTCOMESNATURE OF TASKCOMPONENT Task Weight(Electives
are in brackets)
PerformanceCompositionMusicology
& AuralElective
1Term 4 Week 7 H: 2, 5, 7Musicology Task10
Musicology10
2Term 1 Week 9 H: 2, 5, 6, 7.Aural (Semester Examination)10
Aural10
3Term 2 Week 7 H: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.Core and Elective
Performance tasks (performance and essays)10(10)10 (10)
4Term 2 Week 9 H: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9Core Composition Portfolio
2020
5Term 3 Week 3 H: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Core and Elective
Performance10(10)10 (10)
6Term 3 Wk 3H: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, H9 OR
H: 2, 5, 7Elective Composition Porfolio OR Elective Musicology
Portfolio(20)(20)
7Term 3 Week 5 H: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.Trials written
Examination2020
Syllabus Weight:20204020100
Music 2 Extension
HSC Course
TASKDATEOUTCOMESNATURE OF TASKCOMPONENTTask Weight
Performance Elective
OR Composition Elective OR Musicology ElectivePerformance
Elective
OR Composition Elective OR Musicology Elective
1Term 2 Week 3 N/APerformance with Performance essay
OR Composition Portfolio OR Musicology Portfolio2525
2Term 3 Week 3 N/APerformance with written critique of own
performance
OR Composition Portfolio
OR Musicology Portfolio2525
Syllabus Weight:252550
erm 4 Week 8 2005as a 24ware.d cumentation will apply
Music 2 Board of Studies Syllabus
Music 2 Board of Studies Syllabus
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