Grade 11 and 12 Music

COURSE SUMMARY

In Grade 11/12 Music students will have access to a music course designed and tailored to your individual needs and the needs of your group. It will include three main features:

1. Class band.

2. Personal creative projects (which may include composition, practice, rehearsal, improvisation, producing etc).

3. General Foundational Music Education (Listening, Singing, Inquiry, Composition, Team-building, Challenges, Academic Games etc.)

Your personal course can be designed to:

• • Complement your other Grade 11 and 12 studies.

  • Provide a pathway to access further music training after school.

  • Provide an oasis where you can relax and be happy away from your other courses.

  • Provide creative time.

  • Let you play music with your friends.

  • Prepare for events and social performances.

  • Support your well-being.

  • Help you find your passion.

Options for Personal Study and Accreditation

On successful completion of the course you will be provided with

• a transcript on your TH Diploma that states you completed our music course.

• a reference from our music teachers which can be sent to any tertiary or continuing place of study.

• a recording portfolio (digital media recordings which you can put forward as a first round audition for University Entry into a Music course)

• You may also choose to pursue and Certificate in Performance on your instrument or as a class and we will support you to do that. If that sounds good to you, some options are outlined below.

Classical Instrument Exams

The Australian Music Examinations Board offers certificates to Individuals in performance:

As part of your course you may use some of your class time to practice, and if you choose to do so you may like to take on a performance examination through The Australian Music Examinations Board. The AMEB is a reputable measure for entry to University in Music.

• As part of your Grade 11 and 12 you can study for an AMEB certificate.

• There are strict requirements for specialised instruments

• Upon entry to the University of Melbourne or any other major University in Australia: Vocalists, composers and music education or musicologists tend to be accepted if they have an AMEB Grade 5; Wind and Percussion instrumentalists need around an AMEB grade 7 or 8; String players and Pianists generally have a Grade 8, A.Mus.A, or L.Mus.B. You should investigate the repertoire for each grade with your private teacher and discuss your thoughts with your classroom music teacher as well.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Areas of Study In all music units we will be engaged in four main areas of study:

  • Performing (Singing, Improvising, Playing Instruments)

  • Composition & Music Technology (Writing Songs, Making Music, Using ICT platforms, Recording, Editing etc)

  • Inquiry (Webquests, Podcasts, Research)

  • General Music (Styles, Techniques, Traditional and Graphic Notation).

Resources

We will use three main online platforms:

• • Music First: Interactive Encyclopaedia, Workbook, Text Book Resource

  • Music Website: Course Overview (Units, Tasks), ECA, Events

  • Google Classroom: Class Diary, Notices, Submit Assignments.

Events

• The Music Program has a busy and exciting performance schedule:

  • Students will prepare two major showcase events in the year (Winter Concert, and Summer Celebration).

  • Community Events: Opening Ceremony, Moon Festival, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Tet Party, International Women's Day, Earth Day, International Women's Day, Graduation, Embassy’s, Karaoke Competitions, Artist in Residence, Battle of the Bands.

Blended Learning In music, we also incorporate a 21st Century Blended model. Students have the opportunity to engage in Languages (Singing - Italian, Latin, French, English, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Spanish etc), Public Speaking (MC, Radio Podcasts, Viva Voce), Coding (Music Notation, Graphic Notion, Robotics), STEM (Instrument building, Acoustics), Drama Games & Musical Theatre, Dance (Vietnamese/Contemporary), Film (Music Videos, Karaoke Competitions, Virtual Choir), Creative Communications (Journaling, Blogging, Vlogging, Seesaw, Podcasting) etc.

Special Project Ideas

Writing Music for Video Games

Our International Diploma is Based on the Australian HSC Music 1 Course and the International Baccaleaureate. However it has been adapted for our students by adding Vietnamese and Korean traditional options. The course can be implemented as a 150 hour, 240 hour or 300 hour course for accreditation in Australia or the IB. We are currently implementing a 72 hour course at TH School. Together with ECA's (30 hours), Choirs, extra rehearsals for concerts, performances (about 10x2 hours), and Events we calculate that students have access to more than 100 hours as part of our Music Program if students take the initiative to take part in the full program.

Contemporary Music folio (High Level students only)

High-level students will undergo a fourth portfolio entitled ‘The Contemporary Music Maker’. In this portfolio, students need to run and manage a chosen ‘real-life’ project that is music-related. A 15-minute multimedia presentation is required to document and present this project for assessment. A project could be a concert at school, a competition, campaign, collaboration with others… the choice is yours.

Areas of Inquiry

Music is studied using four Areas of Inquiry:

1. Music for sociocultural and political expression

2. Music for listening and performances

3. Music for dramatic impact

4. Music technology in the electronic and digital age

Context

Music is studied in three contexts:

1. Personal

2. Local

3. Global

Integrated Musical Processes include:

4. Exploring

5. Experimenting

6. Presenting

ASSESSMENT Standard Level

1. Exploring Music in Context: 30% (external assessment)

2. Presenting Music: 40% (external assessment)

3. Experimenting with Music: 30% (internal assessment)

ASSESSMENT Higher Level

1. Exploring Music in Context: 20% (external assessment)

2. Presenting Music: 30% (external assessment)

3. Experimenting with Music: 20% (internal assessment)

4. The Contemporary Music Maker: 30% (internal assessment)