3a/3b - Churchlands Senior High School

elements of music can be applied when performing, creating and responding to music.Students build on their knowledge and understanding to perform music, create their own works andbecome more aware of how social, cultural and historical factors shape the role of music. They usetheir skills, knowledge and understanding of Theory and Aural and apply this in their music makingactivities.The activities involved in each project include;• Research, analysis and appreciation• Composition and performance• Solo and ensemble performanceIn addition to the class work all students must be receiving instrumental or vocal lessons either throughthe school or privately to remain eligible for enrolment in the music courses. Evidence of private lessonswill be required through the provision of a written report from the private teacher each semester.Students must also be attending choir and ensemble rehearsals as appropriate for their instrument orvoice.ASSESSMENTThis course will be assessed using a student outcome assessment basis.Outcome 1:Outcome 2:Outcome 3:Outcome 4:PerformingComposing /arrangingListening and RespondingCulture and SocietyCAREER POSSIBILITIESFurther studies in careers such as: Music Teacher - both class and instrumental, Music Editor, MusicPublisher, Arranger, Composer, Professional MusicianASSOCIATED COSTSA residential music camp may be held during the year for nominated ensembles. While students arestrongly encouraged to attend, it is not compulsory. Typically the cost of such camps is around $150.00.Participation in the camp is limited by available accommodation.Students may also have the opportunity to attend between one and three performances by groups suchas the WA Opera or WASO relevant to their studies. Typical ticket prices may be around $25.00 perperformance.Music students are required to purchase a concert uniform through the Churchlands SHS uniform shop.Instrumental students hiring an instrument through the school must pay a $120.00 levy to cover thecosts of maintenance and repair to the instrument. This is payable ONLY by students hiring aninstrument through the school.Percussion students must pay a $25.00 levy to contribute towards repair and upkeep of instruments.Voice students must pay a $25.00 levy to contribute towards the cost of resources provided to them.ENDORSED PROGRAM ACCREDITATION IN YEARS 10 – 12.There are a number of avenues that enable music students to accumulate points towards WACEgraduation during years 10 – 12. Students who complete external performance or theory exams throughthe following community organisations while they are in years 10 – 12 may have between 1 and 10points awarded per exam towards final graduation; ABRSM, AMEB, St Cecilia Music Examinations, andTrinity College London.Students must inform the music department in writing (email preferred) of their intention to sit an examtogether with the details of the exam, by the end of Semester 1. Students with exams scheduled in term4 may miss the Curriculum Council’s accreditation deadline. Endorsed programs can contribute up to50 per cent of a student’s WACE requirements but can only be credited in the year they are taken.The other endorsed program that enrolled music students are eligible for is called Extension EnsemblePerformance (PSIM2). This unit provides recognition for participation in ensembles and is designed forstudents who are enrolled in year 11 or 12 music course units and who participate in one or more73