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 is scheduled for review 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

Study Design (May 2006, 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.
Prescribed List of Ensemble Works 2008 (PDF - 352KB)
VCAA Bulletin, December 2007, pp.9-11.
Prescribed List of Ensemble Works 2009 (PDF - 327KB)
VCAA Bulletin, June 2008, pp.7-8.
2008 Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works
This edition of the Prescribed List is for use from 1 January 2008.
2009 Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works
These lists are for use from 1 January 2009.
Alternative Works Application
For students who wish to select an alternative instrument and/or perform works other than those in the Prescribed List of Notated Solo Works.
Study Summary (DOC - 72KB)
A summary of the VCE Music Study Design for 2006-2010.

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 - 22KB)
Description, conditions and assessment criteria for the 2008 Solo performance examination.

Formation of Small Group Partnerships for School-assessed Coursework
Advice regarding the formation of small group partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions raised at the 2005 VCE Music implementation workshops.

VCE Season of Excellence
An annual festival of works created by top VCE students. Includes previous Top Designs and information about exhibition.