Overview
Music: Contemporary Performance develops intellectual, aesthetic and cultural understanding through the practical development of instrumental ability. Music: Contemporary Performance is ideally suited to musicians/students whose repertoire is typically framed on, but not limited to: improvisation, where recordings are the primary reference source (most contemporary music), and the development of a personal musical character (group and/or solo contexts). Performance development across the subject examines stylistic conventions and performance practices central to the student’s area of performance interest.
- Apply Apply for 2026-2028
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Music
Unit focus areas
Music Contemporary Performance Unit 3 - Develop performance skills, explore contextual understanding relevant to performance practice and examine critical listening techniques.
Music Contemporary Performance Unit 4 - Prepare program notes (Statement of Intent) for the final performance examination while refining the technical, stylistic and presentation elements central to the delivery of a recital/concert program. Develop mastery of relevant instrumental techniques and apply advanced performance conventions to the delivery of selected works.
* subject to availability
Pre-requisites
Entry into this course will be determined by experience and ability. It is recommended students complete Music Unit 1 and 2 as preparation to entry into Music: Contemporary Performance.
This course is open to Year 11 and 12 students. Weekly individual lessons are expected to be taken throughout the course of study.
Assessment
For Units 3 and 4, students complete School-Assessed Coursework (30%), external written examination (20%) and a group or solo performance examination (50%)
Enrolments and Assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
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