Music Solo performance
Accreditation period - 2006-2010
The accreditation period for VCE Music has been extended by 12 months from 31 December 2009 until 31 December 2010.
Music was reviewed in 2009.
The VCE Music Study Design comprises:
- Music Performance Units 1-4
- Music Group performance Units 3 and 4
- Music Solo performance Units 3 and 4 (below)
- Music Styles Units 1-4
VCE Music (2011-2015)
Transition arrangements for students who have satisfactorily completed units from the VCE Music study in 2010. Click here to view the arrangements: VCE Music 2011-2015 Transition Arrangements
As published in the VCAA Bulletin, August 2010, p.8.
Curriculum
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Study Design (January 2009, PDF - 602KB)
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for all Music Units 1-4: 2006-2010. For details of how to purchase a hardcopy of the VCE Music Study Design, please refer to Publications. -
Study Summary (June 2010, DOC - 72KB)
A summary of the VCE Music Study Design for 2006-2010. - 2010 Prescribed List of Ensemble Works
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2010 Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works
This edition of the Prescribed List is for use from 1 January 2010.
Information about the 2010 Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works as published in the VCAA Bulletin, September 2009, p. 7. -
2011 Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works
This edition of the Prescribed List is for use from 1 January 2011. This list is being published progressively. No works are being added to or deleted from the 2010 lists for any instrument.
The following application forms, criteria and guidelines relate to the 2011-2015 VCE Music Study Design.
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Music Performance Alternative Works Application Form (PDF - 25KB)
This application to be completed for group and solo performers. - Music Performance Alternative Works Criteria and Guidelines (PDF - 52KB)
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Music Performance Alternative Instrument Application Form (PDF - 23KB)
This application to be completed for solo performers only. - Music Performance Alternative Instrument Criteria and Guidelines (PDF - 33 KB)
- Music Investigation Alternative Works Application Form (PDF - 19KB)
- Music Investigation Alternative Works Criteria and Guidelines (PDF - 40KB)
- Music Investigation Alternative Instrument Application Form (PDF- 23KB)
Assessment
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Assessment Handbook (DOC - 320KB)
Contains assessment advice for both school-assessed coursework and the examinations including the examination criteria. -
Examination Reports
Find past exams and sample exams for Music Solo performance. -
Exam Description and Criteria (PDF - 27KB)
Description, conditions and assessment criteria for the 2010 Solo performance examination.
Support Material
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Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - 418KB)
As published in the VCAA Bulletin, November 2010, Supplement 2. -
Formation of Small Group Partnerships for School-assessed Coursework
Advice regarding the formation of small group partnerships.
Excellence
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VCE Season of Excellence
An annual festival of works created by top VCE students. Includes previous Top Designs and information about exhibition.
Review
Music was reviewed in 2009 for implementation in 2011.
VCE Music Study Design 2011-2015 and resource material
This study design and resource material are available to teachers in preparation for the implementation of the revised VCE Music Study Design in 2011. Teachers are advised that this study design and resources material are for use from 2011.
The new accredited VCE Music Study Design 2011-2015 was distributed to schools in Term 2 2010.