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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