Mazenod College offers a comprehensive and exciting music program including both classroom and instrumental music studies. In Year 7 and 8, all students learn to develop a range of skills including, vocal, rhythmic, composition, notation and listening skills. Areas of study include Instruments of the Orchestra, graphic notation, world music, jingle writing, music and the environment and rap music.
In Year 9 and 10, students can participate in music as an elective, with a strong focus on music technology, with upgraded facilities incorporating a music technology computer laboratory. Students develop their oral, research, composition and arranging skills and are introduced to the recording process through the studio. Areas of study include music for video, arranging, conducting, film music, industry skills and song writing.
In VCE Music, students who learn an instrument and wish to develop their performance can participate in the Organisation of Music in Unit 1, Effect in Music in Unit 2, Music Repertoire Performance in Units 3 and 4 and Music Contemporary Performance in Units 3 and 4. Students who want to develop their digital music-making skills can participate in Music Inquiry Units 3 and 4. This level of study involves solo and group performances, aural and analysis skills and supports digital music-makers.
