Music

Year 9 Music allows students to explore the origins of music and develop their own contemporary style through independent inquiry and practical tasks.  

Students rehearse and perform music both in groups and independently, while deepening their understanding of modern music genres and how they have evolved. They then apply this knowledge to refine their practical and digital music skills, composing and presenting original works.  

The subject introduces students to current music industry practices, providing insight into the roles of musicians, producers, and sound engineers. Assessment tasks include song analysis and performance, and composition. 

What You Will Learn

Students examine the origins of music and discover their own contemporary style in this independent inquiry setting. They perform music in groups as well as in a solo environment. 

• Students use this knowledge to refine their practical and digital music skills through creating and presenting original works. 
• Students examine the historical development of melody, harmony and rhythm.  
• Students explore links between world music and contemporary music genres.  
• Students refine their reading and writing skills using sheet music, tablature and lead sheets.  
• Students learn how to compose drumbeats and original music pieces.  
• Students learn how to select, position and use microphones, amplifiers, mixing desks and audio interfaces.  
• Students develop beginner to advanced instrumental performance skills. 

Assessment Tasks

CAT 1 - Setting the Stage for Performance. 

CAT 2 - Original Music Creation – Pop song composition 

Future School Pathways

VCE General

• VCE Music  

VCE VET Certificates

• VCE VET Music