Westlake Boys High School
Year 11 Contemporary Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Year 11 Contemporary Music
Students who take this course will develop and improve their skills in both solo and group performance. They will be required to perform contemporary music in front of their peers and will be encouraged to perform externally (e.g. at RockQuest). Students will develop an understanding of the basics of music technology whilst developing their composition skills using both sequencing and music notation software. They will complete an in-depth study and demonstrate knowledge of two significant pieces of contemporary music. Students' music theory understanding will be further developed through aural (listening) and transcription skills. Students must be having instrumental/voice lessons outside of class.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students.
Year 11 Contemporary Music is an open entry course. Ideally students will have come through the Junior Music pathway (9TMU, 9MUS, 9MUI, 10MUS, 10MUI) and will have been learning an instrument for around 3 years; however, students with a background in performing music or composing music may apply. Please note all students will need to be having lessons on their chosen performance instrument whilst taking this course.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.
Pathway
An education in contemporary music can lead to many career pathways, making use of skills we develop either centrally or laterally. Consider careers in performance, audio technician, music studio production, live-sound production, songwriting, music editor, music/entertainment journalism, media liaison, communications, music education, tutor, etc.
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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