Westlake Boys High School
Year 9 Music - Institute
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Robinson.
Year 9 Music Institute
This is a full year, limited entry, extension course for the most musically literate students. To be accepted into this course you will have already learned an instrument prior to joining WBHS and you should also be able to read notated music.
During this you course you will need to give substantial musical performances in front of the class. Some of your performances will be as a soloist, but some will be as part of a group. You will learn how to compose music using structures which give your ideas shape and meaning. You'll study and explore new styles of music from differernt time periods and from around the world so that you can begin to see how music evolves over time. Though you will already have some knowledge of music theory, this will be expanded and deepend by learning new aural skills and score reading techniques.
It's important to know that if you're taking any of the music courses in the WBHS department, you also need to be having either instrumental or vocal lessons outside of class. Many students may already have a teacher for their instrument (piano/voice/clarinet etc) and you are encouraged to continue learning privately as this is the BEST way to advance your playing. There are also low vcost, group music lessons on a variety of instruments provided at school which Music Institute students have priority entry into.
Assessment
Regular in-class assessment. These take the form of on-going in-class performance assessments. There will also be exams in this subject during Terms 2 and 4.
Results for this course will be part of the Mid-Year and End of Year report.
The performance and composition will count for approximately 45%, history - exams 10% and assignments 15%. Theory and aural 30%.
Entry Criteria
Places in the Music Institute course are limited to the most advanced players with prior musical experience of at least three years.
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 music can lead to many career pathways because musical discipline is a highly transferable skill. Careers may include (but are not limited to) audio technician, music studio production, live-sound production, film-score composer, music editor, music/entertainment journalism, media liaison, communications, music education, tutor, etc. Students with a background in high level performance music are also renowned in many university faculties for their discipline and ability to work in teams, studies in music are highly favoured in the admissions process for many non-music courses at university.
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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