Music 1 builds on the years 7 to 10 mandatory course and caters for students who have diverse musical backgrounds and musical interests, including those with an interest in popular music. It therefore attracts students with a formal musical background as well as those with only informal experience.
Music 2 builds on the elective courses and focuses on the study of Western art music. It assumes students have a formal background in music, have developed music literacy skills and have some knowledge and understanding of musical styles.
The Music Extension course builds on Music 2 and assumes a high level of music literacy, advanced performance skills, composition skills or musicology skills.
A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area. The syllabus and other supporting materials for Music 1 11-12 are available from the Board of Studies. The syllabus and other supporting materials for Music 2 11-12 are available from the Board of Studies. The syllabus and other supporting materials for Music Extension 11-12 are available from the Board of Studies.