Music
Music learning area contacts:
- Nick Fielding : +61 8 92736756 | Nick.Fielding@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
The Music ATAR course encourages students to explore a range of musical experiences, developing their musical skills and understanding, and creative and expressive potential, through a choice of one of three defined contexts: Western Art Music, Jazz, or Contemporary Music. The course consists of a written component incorporating Aural and Theory, Composition and arrangement, Cultural and historical analysis, and a practical component. The practical component can be delivered in a different context, independent of the written component. Students can choose to perform on an instrument or voice in one of four contexts, and/or submit a composition portfolio. The Music course provides opportunities for creative expression, the development of aesthetic appreciation, and understanding and respect for music and music practices across different times, places, cultures and contexts. Students listen, compose, perform and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences, both independently and collaboratively. Studying music may also provide a pathway for further training and employment in a range of professions within the music industry.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (from 2019) (1.4 MB) Last updated: 13 Jan 2020 2:17pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (from 2019) (736.2 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (from 2020) (1.7 MB) Last updated: 13 Jan 2020 2:19pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (from 2020) (682.3 KB)
Support Materials: Written component-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Support Materials: Practical component- Music Glossary for the WACE Music Syllabuses (596.3 KB) Last updated: 11 Sep 2019 9:57am
- Music Glossary for the WACE Music Syllabuses (396.3 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 Designated Works Lists 2019 – 2022 (717.2 KB) Last updated: 22 Jun 2020 8:08am
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 Designated Works Lists 2019 – 2022 (246.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 ISP Workshop Booklet 2018 (15.2 MB) Last updated: 17 Jul 2018 3:21pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 ISP Workshop Presentation 2018 (801.2 KB) Last updated: 17 Jul 2018 2:53pm
- ATAR Year 11 All Contexts sample assessment outline (473.4 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 2:14pm
- ATAR Year 11 All Contexts sample assessment outline (358.1 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Contemporary sample course outline (1.3 MB) Last updated: 31 Oct 2019 10:07am
- ATAR Year 11 Contemporary sample course outline (424.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Contemporary sample assessment tasks (1.0 MB) Last updated: 04 Dec 2019 2:03pm
- ATAR Year 11 Contemporary sample assessment tasks (882.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Jazz sample assessment tasks (1016.9 KB) Last updated: 04 Dec 2019 2:04pm
- ATAR Year 11 Jazz sample assessment tasks (820.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Jazz sample course outline (1.3 MB) Last updated: 31 Oct 2019 10:08am
- ATAR Year 11 Jazz sample course outline (437.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Western Art Music sample assessment tasks (1.0 MB) Last updated: 04 Dec 2019 2:04pm
- ATAR Year 11 Western Art Music sample assessment tasks (830.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 Western Art Music sample course outline (1.3 MB) Last updated: 31 Oct 2019 10:13am
- ATAR Year 11 Western Art Music sample course outline (463.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 All Contexts sample assessment outline (264.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:33pm
- ATAR Year 12 All Contexts sample assessment outline (360.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Contemporary sample course outline (560.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:18pm
- ATAR Year 12 Contemporary sample course outline (464.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Contemporary sample assessment tasks (524.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:22pm
- ATAR Year 12 Contemporary sample assessment tasks (652.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Jazz sample course outline (525.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:03pm
- ATAR Year 12 Jazz sample course outline (517.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Jazz sample assessment tasks (671.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:45pm
- ATAR Year 12 Jazz sample assessment tasks (714.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Western Art Music sample course outline (472.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:58pm
- ATAR Year 12 Western Art Music sample course outline (455.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 Western Art Music sample assessment tasks (838.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:12pm
- ATAR Year 12 Western Art Music sample assessment tasks (1.0 MB)
Examination Materials- Music Performance Resource Package Year 11 and Year 12 Suggested technical work and repertoire (2.6 MB) Last updated: 07 Aug 2019 9:14am
- Music Performance Resource Package Year 11 and Year 12 Suggested technical work and repertoire (2.4 MB)
- Music Practical (composition) marking template (128.7 KB) Last updated: 23 Jun 2020 10:09am
- Music Practical (composition) marking template (23.8 KB)
- Music Practical (performance) marking template (160.7 KB) Last updated: 23 Jun 2020 10:10am
- Music Practical (performance) marking template (24.6 KB)
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For practical examination marking keys, refer to Examination Materials tab below.
- 2020 MUS Written Examination Contemporary Front Cover (266.6 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 9:59am
- 2020 MUS Written Examination Jazz Front Cover (267.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 9:59am
- 2020 MUS Written Examination WAM Front Cover (267.5 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 9:59am
- 2020 MUS Practical Examination Option 1 (Performance) Front Cover (244.1 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 10:00am
- 2020 MUS Practical Examination Option 2 (Composition portfolio) Front Cover (222.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 10:00am
- 2020 MUS Practical Examination Option 3 (Performance and Composition) Front Cover (246.3 KB) Last updated: 27 Aug 2020 10:00am
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After consultation with, and consideration of advice from stakeholders, the Music ATAR course Practical (performance) examination marking key and the Music ATAR course 2020 Practical (performance and/or composition portfolio) examination requirements have been modified for use in 2020.
- Music Practical Marking key modified for 2020 (634.2 KB) Last updated: 06 Jul 2020 8:57am
- Music Practical Exam requirements modified for 2020 (4.3 MB) Last updated: 20 May 2020 7:54pm
- 2020 Practical (composition portfolio) marking key (609.3 KB) Last updated: 06 Jul 2020 9:04am
- 2020 Practical examination – Composition portfolio submission form (403.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2020 3:54pm
- 2020 Practical examination – Declaration of confidentiality and conduct for accompanist (300.0 KB) Last updated: 04 Sep 2020 12:48pm
- 2020 Practical examination – Declaration of authenticity (141.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2020 3:25pm
- 2020 Practical examination – Repertoire cover page (76.9 KB)
- 2020 Practical examination – Repertoire cover page (211.4 KB) Last updated: 17 Apr 2020 8:40am
- 2019 Contemporary examination (996.7 KB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Contemporary marking key (947.2 KB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Jazz examination (1.0 MB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Jazz marking key (763.3 KB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Western Art Music examination (711.1 KB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Western Art Music marking key (759.4 KB) Last updated: 30 Jan 2020 4:05pm
- 2019 Acknowledgements (117.2 KB) Last updated: 02 Jun 2020 1:56pm
- 2019 Acknowledgement variation (336.3 KB) Last updated: 13 May 2020 12:39pm
- 2019 Summary examination report for candidates (101.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Mar 2020 9:26am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 1a (633.8 KB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:58am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 1b (529.7 KB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 2a (9.0 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 2b (1.1 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 3 (687.9 KB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 4 (1.2 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 5a (9.8 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 8:59am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 5b (1.4 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 9:00am
- Music examination audio tracks for 2019 - 6 (1.3 MB) Last updated: 27 May 2020 9:00am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
The Music General course encourages students to explore a range of musical experiences, developing their musical skills and understanding, and creative and expressive potential, through a selected musical context. The course consists of a written component incorporating Aural and Theory, Composing and arranging, Investigation and analysis, in addition to a practical component. The Aural and Theory content in the written component is generic, and can be adapted and extended to suit any selected context. The practical component consists of three different options and can be delivered in a different context, independent of the written component. Students select only one option, and can choose to perform on an instrument or voice, submit a composition portfolio, or complete a production/practical project. The Music General course provides opportunities for creative expression, the development of aesthetic appreciation, and understanding and respect for music and music practices across different times, places, cultures and contexts. Students listen, compose, perform and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences both independently and collaboratively. Studying music may also provide a pathway for further training and employment in a range of professions within the music industry.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (312.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:12pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (310.3 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (385.6 KB) Last updated: 10 May 2018 10:56am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (361.7 KB)
- Music Scope and Sequence Year 11 and 12 General Course (253.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:26pm
- Music Scope and Sequence Year 11 and 12 General Course (104.3 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- Music Glossary for the WACE Music Syllabuses (597.3 KB) Last updated: 02 Oct 2019 9:00am
- Music Glossary for the WACE Music Syllabuses (396.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (569.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Oct 2019 9:15am
- General Year 11 sample course outline (416.2 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (463.9 KB) Last updated: 22 Oct 2019 9:16am
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (357.7 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (666.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Oct 2019 9:16am
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (439.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (409.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:17pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (463.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (270.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (366.2 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (609.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:01pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (574.1 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 MUS General EST Unit 3 Content (364.4 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:10pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (369.7 KB) Last updated: 02 Oct 2019 3:10pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (204.9 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (193.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:04pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (186.1 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (186.7 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:53am
- General sample EST (338.8 KB)
- General sample EST (230.4 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:30am
- General sample EST marking key (355.0 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (236.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:31am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Syllabus Review
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:
John Newman
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment