YEAR 10 MUSIC

As a general rule, all technical work should relate to the work/s being developed for performance assessments.

YEAR 10 A – History of Western Music3 Scales 3 Arpeggios2 Exercises

NB. A study may be substituted in the place of two exercises

PERFORMANCE1 piece of solo performance repertoire1 small ensemble performance (in class)

YEAR 10 B – History of Jazz3 Scales 3 Arpeggios2 Exercises

NB. A study may be substituted in the place of two exercises

PERFORMANCE 1 piece of solo performance repertoire2 small ensemble performances (in class)

YEAR 11 MUSIC PERFORMANCE

All technical work should relate to the works being developed for performance assessments.

UNIT 1TECHNIQUE4 Scales4 Arpeggios3 Exercises

NB. A study may be substituted in the place of two exercises

UNPREPARED PERFORMANCE Sight Reading – between 12 – 24 Bars

PERFORMANCESolo performance - 2 contrasting worksEnsemble performance – 2 small ensemble performances (hurdle task)

UNIT 2TECHNIQUE5 Scales 5 Arpeggio4 Exercises

UNPREPARED PERFORMANCE Improvisation – In a style appropriate to the instrument

PERFORMANCESolo performance – 10 minutes of repertoireEnsemble performance – 2 small ensemble performances (hurdle task)

NB. A study may be substituted in the place of two exercises

YEAR 12 MUSIC PERFORMANCE

All technical work must relate to the works being developed for performance assessments.

UNIT 35 Scales5 Arpeggios5 Exercises

UNPREPARED PERFORMANCE – sight reading or improvisation (student choice)

UNIT 4A 7-8 minute presentation that explores 3 technical difficulties that are being addressed in the development of solo performance repertoire. Each difficulty need to reflect one of the following areas -

TechniqueMusicianshipInterpretation

Technical difficulties may include areas of complexity in pitch, rhythm and articulation. You should support your development with 3 suitable examples of technical work including scales, arpeggios and exercises.

Musicianship difficulties may include areas of complexity such as dynamic control, timbral choices and balance of musical parts/lines. You should support your development with 3 suitable demonstrations of excerpts that you have manipulated to explore performance options.

Interpretation difficulties may include issues including phrasing, stamina, and stylistic awareness. You should support your development with 3 examples that reflect work of prominent performers, analysis of recordings, practice journals and an understanding of performance conventions.

Your presentation can include multimedia components to support your discussion and performance. You will need to submit a summary of the points you will address during your presentation, as well as notation for all excerpts and technical work.

UNPREPARED PERFORMANCE – sight reading or improvisation (student choice)