VCE Units 3 & 4 - Music Contemporary Performance
VCE Units 3 & 4 - Music Contemporary Performance
Overview
This study is designed for students with developed instrumental and performance skills. Students choose an instrument to focus on for the duration of the year and develop a program of works to be presented externally as a soloist or as part of an established group.
Unit 3
Students begin the process of preparing their program and develop tools to plan and rehearse as well as interpret and understand their chosen pieces.
Areas of Study
- Performing – Students begin preparation of a solo/group program, researching musical styles, genres, and conventions.
- Analysing for performance – Students identify challenges within their program and work with instrumental teachers to develop techniques to prepare and overcome performance challenges.
- Responding – Students develop their understanding of the elements of music, concepts and compositional devices. This This is done through research of a wide variety of contemporary music. They refine their ability to transcribe musical ideas into notation.
Unit 4
Students now focus on refining their solo programs for performance. They gain a deeper understanding of the musical aspects of their selected pieces to create a refined and controlled performance.
Areas of Study
- Performing – Students begin refining their programs for performance, looking at performance technique and performance anxiety.
- Analysing for performance – Students continue to develop their understanding of musical characteristics of their chosen pieces.
- Responding – Students continue to develop their understanding of the elements of music, concepts and compositional devices.
Forms of Assessment
Program defence presentation, Technical Exercise Presentation, Music Language test and Analysis listening test. This culminates in a final externally assessed performance worth 50% of their study score.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
It is an advantage to have completed Units 1 & 2 Music. Students should be completing instrumental music lessons in addition to the course.