Sample course outline Music – General Year 12 Unit 3 and Unit 4 Semester 1 – Unit 3 – Film music Week Written component – Key teaching points Practical component Aural and theory Composing and arranging Investigation and analysis Performance OR Composition portfolio OR Production/practical project 1–3 Teachers should integrate music learning across all aspects of the course through the selected context, including performance where possible. Opportunities should be provided for integrated tasks which incorporate two or more assessment types. Rhythm revise rhythms ,,,,, , , ,, introduce simple time signatures, correct rhythmic grouping, bar 4 bar dictations using simple time signatures and rhythms stipulated provide bar lines and/or time signatures in given extracts, rhythmic regrouping using simple time signatures revise C, F and G pentatonic and major scales in treble and bass clef revise m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, P5, P8ve ascending only in treble and bass clef 4 bar melodic dictations in C, F and G major, given the first note and rhythm Harmonisation harmonise simple melodies using primary triads in C, F and G major Arranging arranging and transposing using treble and bass clefs Form based composition given a 4 bar melody, compose a contrasting 4 bar response to demonstrate an understanding of binary form Introduction to film music discuss the evolution of music in film, beginning with silent movies and examining developments over time. Analyse the contribution of sound and music to film and the difference it makes to the perception and understanding of the film Outline assessment requirements for the semester in consultation with instrumental teachers and/or composition portfolio/production project supervisors/teachers Chords and progressions identify and write simple chord progressions in C, F and G major, root position, I, IV and V in treble and bass clef identify chord changes in simple melodies using I, IV and V
Semester 2 – Unit 4 – Music theatre Week Written component – Key teaching points Practical component and theory Composing and arranging Investigation and analysis Performance OR Composition portfolio OR Production/practical project 1–3 Rhythm simple time signatures, correct rhythmic grouping, bar lines revision of semester one rhythms and rests 4–8 bar rhythmic dictations revise all melodic intervals from Semester 1, ascending only, within the octave, in treble and bass revise major pentatonic and major scales in treble and bass clef, up to and including two sharps and two flats 4–8 bar melodic dictations in treble and bass clef, given the rhythm and first note Chords simple chord progressions in major keys up to and including two sharps and two flats, root position, I, IV, V and V7 in treble and bass clef Transposition transposition exercises, clef to clef and key to key Harmonisation analyse the chords in a given score up to four parts using primary triads in major keys harmonise a given melody using primary triads compose a 4–8 bar melody over a given chord progression Melody writing complete a rhythmic scansion for given lyrics and compose a melody to fit both the rhythm and the lyrics Week 3: Task 8 – Melody and accompaniment writing (2%) Introduction to Music Theatre discussion of the main characteristics and features of Music Theatre and broad overview of historical, social and economic influences listen to key works by important composers/artists and discuss main musical characteristics e.g. form and structure, use of thematic material, instrumentation and orchestration, texture, dynamics, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic elements Outline assessment requirements for the semester in consultation with instrumental teachers and/or composition portfolio/production project supervisors/teachers Week 3: Performance Task 5 – Sight reading or Improvisation (3%) 4–6 Week 5: Task 9 – Aural Analysis (2%) Rhythm Harmonisation Historical development of Music Theatre Techniques for practice: a practical teacher-guided session
compound time signatures, include ,, add ,, , 4–8 bar rhythmic dictations in compound time rhythmic regrouping and rhythmic discrepancies: identify and correct two rhythmic errors in a short excerpt harmonise minor melodies using minor primary triads Melody and accompaniment writing a minor melody over a given minor chord progression compose a suitable accompaniment pattern for a given minor melody staged comedies and tragedies in Ancient Greek theatre minstrels, troubadours and travelling troupes in the Middle Ages Commedia dell’arte, masques and opera buffa development of ballad opera, comic opera and operetta nineteenth century music hall, melodrama, burlesque and vaudeville listen to a range of works by prominent composers and discuss their contribution to the development of Music Theatre students share practice techniques and the classroom teacher observes and provides guidance about practice and performance strategies and techniques Week 6: Performance Task 6 – performance (2%) Pitch add pentatonic, natural and harmonic minor scales in treble and bass clef up to and including two sharps and two flats recognition of melodic intervals in isolation and as part of a melody 4–8 bar melodic dictations in minor keys, treble and bass clef, given the first note and some rhythm and pitch discrepancies: identify and correct two pitch errors in a short excerpt Chords simple progressions in minor keys up to and including two sharps and two flats, root position, i, iv, V and V7 in treble and bass clef identify chord changes in simple melodies Aural and visual analysis identification of rhythmic and melodic elements, dynamics, tonality, form and compositional devices in short musical examples discuss influences upon prominent composers and artists and influential works composed or performed by prominent composers and artists 7–9 Rhythm add in simple time dictations up to 8 bars with some bars provided rhythm discrepancies: identify two errors in time signature and/or rhythm Harmonisaton harmonise melodies at phrase endings or cadence points using perfect and plagal cadences Melody and accompaniment writing Week 7: Task 10 – Comparative Analysis (3%) comparative visual and aural analysis of representative works types and vocal styles (belt, legit, mix) Class ensemble: practise class-based ensemble music theatre pieces for Music theatre concert