Council-Endorsed Programs

The School of Instrumental Music has developed and gained Curriculum Council endorsement for two WA Certificate of Education (WACE) Endorsed programs.

Overarching Learning Outcomes for both programs.
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PSIM1 Music Ensemble Performance

This program is designed for students who are not enrolled in the Music course units developed by the Curriculum Council, but have instrumental experience and skills that can be positively applied in a school based ensemble during Years 11 and 12. Typical ensembles are concert band, orchestra, guitar ensemble, choir, chamber group or jazz ensemble.

Details:

Music Ensemble Performance
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PSIM2 Extension Ensemble Performance

This unit provides recognition for participation in performing ensembles. It is designed for students already enrolled in the Music Course of Study and who participate in one or more ensembles. For example,

A student studying solo performance who also plays in a school ensemble;
A student who plays in the senior concert band and sings in the senior choir might also have won by audition a place in the full orchestra, a wind quintet and/or a chamber choir;
A student who plays in the school orchestra might also play in a community based ensemble such as WA Youth Orchestra or WA Youth Strings.

All students should concurrently be receiving lessons on their chosen instrument or voice on either a small group or individual basis.

Details:
Extension Ensemble Performance
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For further information visit the Endorsed programs area of the Curriculum Council web site or contact Greg Kelly at the School of Instrumental Music.