Stage 4
Mandatory course
Manly Campus provides a comprehensive program for students with a particular focus on the mandatory topic of australian music, the elements of music and music in the media. Students are encouraged to learn new instruments but also have the opportunity to refine their skills on their native instrument in a number of activities including, composing, arranging, improvising and performance.
Stage 5
Elective course
Music in Year 9 and 10 exposes students to a broad range of musical style, genres and periods throughout history such as the classical, baroque, jazz and op as well as various ensembles. Students become involved in a variety of musical experiences including ethnomusicology, composing radio plays, improvising with jazz language, performing with instruments from another culture and analysing scores from works across history.