Music
Music learning area contacts:
- For all Music course enquires please contact:
Nick Fielding : +61 8 92736756 | Nick.Fielding@scsa.wa.edu.au - For Music practical examination enquires please contact:
Dianne Rogers : +61 8 9273 6772 | Dianne.Rogers@scsa.wa.edu.au
Music ATAR course Practical (peformance) examination
The requirement that repertoire is presented with the intended accompaniment has been removed from the Music ATAR course practical (performance) examination in 2022. The Music ATAR course Practical (performance) examination marking key will be modified for use in 2022, with the removal of the Musical interaction criterion to provide flexibility for teachers and students. The style/expression section of the marking key will continue to be weighted at 50% of the final mark. The marking key is due to be published below, under the ‘Examination materials’ tab, on 25 March.
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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 – 2023 (799.6 KB) Last updated: 23 Jun 2021 12:37pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 Designated Works Lists 2019 – 2023 (248.0 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 (138.0 KB) Last updated: 03 Mar 2021 3:46pm
- Music Practical (performance) marking template (54.6 KB)
- 2021 Music ATAR Practical (Performance) examination marking key - Guide to change (160.2 KB) Last updated: 03 Mar 2021 3:47pm
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For practical examination marking keys, refer to Examination Materials tab below.
- 2022 Practical examination requirements (7.3 MB) Last updated: 25 Mar 2022 8:45am
- 2022 Practical (performance) marking key (195.2 KB) Last updated: 09 May 2022 4:06pm
- 2022 Practical (composition portfolio) marking key (458.9 KB) Last updated: 09 May 2022 3:16pm
- 2022 Practical Examination – composition portfolio submission form (142.8 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:18pm
- 2022 Practical examination – declaration of confidentiality and conduct for accompanist (141.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:18pm
- 2022 Practical Examination – repertoire cover page (194.9 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:18pm
- 2022 Practical Examination – repertoire cover page (80.6 KB)
- 2022 Practical examination - declaration of authenticity (140.9 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 3:45pm
- 2021 Acknowledgements (588.7 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (135.3 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Contemporary examination (641.3 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Contemporary marking key (973.9 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Jazz examination (551.7 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Jazz marking key (872.5 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Western Art Music examination (985.9 KB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
- 2021 Western Art Music marking key (1.3 MB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 11:01am
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- Track 02 (Unavailable due to copyright)
- Track 03 (5.2 MB) Last updated: 05 Apr 2022 8:06am
- Track 04 (524.0 KB) Last updated: 05 Apr 2022 8:06am
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- Track 07 (7.3 MB) Last updated: 05 Apr 2022 8:06am
- Track 08 (1.1 MB) Last updated: 05 Apr 2022 8:06am
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- Track 11 (Unavailable due to copyright)
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- Track 13 (Unavailable due to copyright)
- Track 14 (CON) (Unavailable due to copyright)
- Track 15 (Jazz) (Unavailable due to copyright)
- Track 16 (WAM) (Unavailable due to copyright)
- 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 Tasks Materials 2022- 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 (467.7 KB) Last updated: 21 Dec 2020 10:17am
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (357.3 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 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (362.5 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am
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
- Music ATAR Syllabus Review Consultation Draft Summary of Syllabus Changes January 2022
- Music ATAR Year 11 Syllabus Review Consultation Draft January 2022
- Music ATAR Year 12 Syllabus Review Consultation Draft January 2022
- Music ATAR Year 11 and Year 12 Designated Works List Consultation Draft January 2022