Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 62 Year 12 Subjects Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects LEARNING SUMMARY: Students refine their performance skills through ensemble music-making, deepening their musical literacy, creative thinking, and interpretive abilities. They explore, analyse, and respond to a range of musical works while performing as part of an ensemble such as a small group, band, choir, or performing arts production. Students develop a greater understanding of how musical elements, structure, and style shape meaning, and apply this knowledge in their own performances. They experiment with interpretation and technique, and reflect critically on their growth as musicians. Across the course, students prepare and present three public performances and engage in discussion and analysis of their repertoire, exploring how musical choices affect expression and impact. This subject demands ongoing commitment to instrumental or vocal study and consistent rehearsal in a group setting. ASSESSMENT: First Performance (30%) Second Performance and Discussion (40%) Performance Portfolio and Reflection (30%) MUSIC PERFORMANCE - ENSEMBLE LEARNING AREA: The Arts LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Music A & B Ongoing individual music tuition MUSIC PERFORMANCE - SOLO LEARNING AREA: The Arts LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Music A & B Ongoing individual music tuition LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop confidence and precision as solo performers through focused practice, structured feedback, and live performance. They build their skills on a chosen instrument or voice and apply these skills in a series of solo performances. They explore a wide range of musical elements, styles, and conventions to develop both their technical ability and expressive capacity. Across the course, students prepare and present three public performances. These may include original compositions, arrangements, or existing works, allowing for a personalised and meaningful approach to performance. Alongside their performances, students complete a short discussion and analysis, focusing on the musical features of their repertoire and reflecting on their development as performers. Through this subject, students strengthen their musical literacy, refine their personal style, and gain experience in preparing polished solo works for live audiences. ASSESSMENT: First Performance (30%) Second Performance and Discussion (40%) Performance Portfolio and Reflection (30%) MUSIC STUDIES LEARNING AREA: The Arts LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 2, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Music A & B LEARNING SUMMARY: Students engage in a broad range of musical activities, including performing, composing, arranging, researching, and applying music technologies. They explore and develop their creative and practical potential while refining oral and written communication skills. Through participation in this course, students strengthen their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills, enhancing their capacity to manage learning independently and collaborate effectively. They present a portfolio of original creative works—such as performances, compositions, or arrangements—accompanied by a creator’s statement that reflects on their artistic process and outcomes. Throughout the course, students complete musical literacy tasks that involve manipulating musical elements, refining their aural perception and notation skills, and analysing and deconstructing musical works or styles. These experiences help students build a deeper understanding of musical concepts and develop the skills required to communicate musically with precision and insight. A high level of music literacy and a thorough grasp of complex music theory is paramount for students to be successful in this course. ASSESSMENT: Creative Works (30%) Musical Literacy (40%) Examination (30%)