Music in the Senior School (Curriculum)

Year 7

Year 7 is preparing for their Keyboard Performance Assessment, building confidence in melody, harmony and performance etiquette.

They have also begun their new topic, Music of a Culture, currently focusing on Japanese Music, exploring traditional instruments, pentatonic scales and the rich sound world of Taiko, Koto and Shakuhachi.

Students are enjoying discovering how cultural identity is expressed through musical traditions.

Year 8 

Year 8 has begun their exciting new topic, Film Music, analysing how composers use musical themes to shape character, mood and narrative.

They are now developing the skills to compose their own Leitmotif for a chosen character, due in Week 9. This unit encourages creativity, storytelling and thoughtful musical design.

Year 9 

Year 9 has started their study of Baroque, Classical and Romantic Music, exploring how musical style evolved across these major eras.

They are preparing for their Musicology Assessment in Week 8, strengthening their understanding of the concepts of music and developing analytical listening skills.

Year 10

Year 10 has begun their new topic, Music for Multimedia, investigating how soundtracks enhance visual media through atmosphere, pacing and thematic development.

Later this term, as part of the new Stage 5 syllabus, students will begin their Elective Project, to be presented in Weeks 9 and 10.

They will also present a Class Recital in Week 9, showcasing their developing performance skills.

Year 11 HSC & IB 

Year 11 IB students are preparing their 2nd Exploring Music in Context Assessment, presenting a recording of their Performance Adaptation and continuing to refine earlier work from Tasks 1 and 2.

They will also perform in their IB Recital on Friday 21 August, sharing their developing artistry and interpretive skills.

Year 11 HSC students are preparing for their Preliminary Examination in Weeks 8 and 9.

HSC Music students will sit their written exams on Monday 7 September and Thursday 10 September, and will perform in the HSC Recitals on Friday 4 September.

Year 12 HSC 

Year 12 HSC students have begun their Trial Examinations and are presenting their Full Program for their final internal assessment on 17 August.

We wish them every success as they complete this important milestone.

They will present their program again for their Final Public Recital on Friday 4 September, a wonderful celebration of their dedication and musical growth.

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