MUSIC 1 is a course designed to cater for students at every entry level from beginners to experienced musicians.

You can choose music of your own choice in the manner of your own choice, that is COMPOSITION, PERFORMANCE OR A STUDY OF A STYLE which will allow you to have a conversation with an examiner.

Students taking MUSIC 1 will have opportunities-

• To perform at school events such as ‘On Show’, ‘Capa Performance Evenings’ and Assemblies.

• To work with other students in the class to form small ensemble groups

• Travel to Sydney to see Encore (the best performances by HSC students) at the Opera House, go to musicals and other see other shows.

• Attend HSC Music Camps where you will be able to perform and get feedback from markers and other Music teachers.

SENIOR MUSIC STUDENTS PERFORMING AT ON ‘SHOW’ 2010

• All students will do a core of COMPOSITION, PERFORMANCE AND MUSICOLOGY.

• Each student must do the Aural exam. This is worth 30% of your HSC

• Each student must do at least one performance piece. This can be voice or instrument

• For the remainder of the HSC students choose 3 other topic areas. The list is long and varied.

•You can do three more performances so 70% of your mark could come from performance

HSC REQUIREMENTS