School Profile - Faculties - Music

JUNIOR MUSIC

The music program in the junior school at Davidson High aims to actively engage and challenge all students to maximise their talents and capabilities in the areas of composition, performance, musicology and aural.

In Years 7 and 8, all students are required to complete at least 100 hours of music. The subject is then offered as an elective for Years 9 and 10 for students who wish to extend their musical experiences and learning.

In the junior school, the curriculum structure is adaptable enough to meet the needs and abilities of students whose interests range from the broadly based to the pursuit of specialised musical knowledge and skills.

Topics can include:

• Australian Music

• Baroque Music

• Classical Music

• Music of the 19th Century

• Jazz Music

• Music Theatre

• Medieval Music

• Music for Radio, Film and Television

• Rock Music

• Music for small and large Ensembles

• Music of the 20th and 21st Century

• Music of varying Cultures

Assessment can take the form of solo and ensemble performances, viva voce presentations, written responses, compositions and other formats and all are outcome based.  Peer and self assessment are two important skills that are also encouraged and developed in this subject.

SENIOR MUSIC

Davidson High has a very strong senior music program. We offer all three music courses:

• Music 1

• Music 2

• Music Extension

Great care and time is given to individualising the course to best suit each student. As a result, the HSC Music results for many years have consistently been outstanding.  Students are proud of their accomplishments which reflect their commitment and motivation.  Students and staff share a special bond.

Students are encouraged to be involved in some of the many ensembles on offer. They are given frequent opportunities to perform as soloists and in ensembles - both in class and in concert situations.

Presently we have six ex students studying music at the tertiary level which continues this fine tradition.