Stage 1 Music Ensemble Performance
LENGTH: Full Year
SACE CREDITS: 10 credits (Delivered offline across the full year)
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Students must have previous experience in performing in an ensemble as well as have been receiving instrumental lessons.
Content:
“More than music—resilience, teamwork, identity.”
Perform, Rehearse and Create – Stage 1 Music Ensemble Performance is designed for students that have developed a commitment to one of the school ensembles and is all about collaboration, creativity, and connection.
Students can choose from the following ensembles:
- Concert Band 1 or 2
- Stage Band
- Orchestra
- Vocal Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- String Ensemble
- Jazz Combo
- Rock Band 1 or 2
Students will learn practical performance skills on their chosen instrument within an ensemble to demonstrate their performance and musical literacy skills. In addition they will:
- Attend weekly instrumental/vocal lessons with an accredited teacher and maintain regular instrumental/vocal practice.
- Participate in regular rehearsals and the performances of an ensemble
It is suggested this course be taken in conjunction with Stage 1 Music wherever possible to maintain pathways to all the Stage 2 Music subjects.
Students will have instrumental lessons for the full year, available instruments for study are:
- Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Alto, Tenor Baritone Saxophone
- Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
- Percussion: Drum Kit, Tuned and Untuned Percussion. Group lessons are free however, one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Bass Guitar: Group lessons are free however, one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Strings: Violin, Viola and Cello
- Voice: Contemporary
- Piano: Piano students are encouraged to learn a second instrument for ensemble performance one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our private music instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson
- Guitar: Classical, Electric and Acoustic Guitar (one-on-one lessons can be arranged via our Private Music Instructor, cost is $37 per half hour lesson)
Music provides authentic experiences for students to practise and demonstrate the Unley High School values of respect, excellence, diversity and community.
Pathways:
This subject prepares students for further study in music at a tertiary level and supports career pathways in performance, composition, music education, and the broader creative arts industry. Study | Elder Conservatorium of Music | University of Adelaide
Assessment:
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students will be assessed against the SACE Stage 1 Music Performance Standards. Students will provide evidence of their learning through four assessments.
- AT1: At least three creative works (performances) (80%)
- AT2: At least one musical literacy task (eg analysis, critique, evaluation) (20%)
Special Requirements:
Students must:
- Attend instrumental lessons with a qualified teacher
- Provide their own instrument or hire an instrument through the school’s hire program
- Instrumental Music information
Leads to: Stage 2 Music Performance – Ensemble (10 credits) – and/or Stage 2 Music Performance – Solo (with instrumental teacher and Music faculty recommendation)
