Music
Resource list—Introduction
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Music: Resource list—Introduction
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Disclaimer
Any resources such as texts, websites and so on that may be referred to in this document are provided as examples of resources
that teachers can use to support their learning programs. Their inclusion does not imply that they are mandatory or that they are
the only resources relevant to the course.
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RESOURCE LIST—INTRODUCTION
Selection Guidelines
The selection of resources is the responsibility of each school and the following points need
to be considered at all times:
 The lists are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school should decide
on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community and sector
guidelines.
 Some courses have set texts. Check the current syllabus.
 The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only and
not as a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop examination
questions and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus.
 Any selection process requires the use of the current syllabus. Syllabus documents are
subject to changes. Users who down load and print copies of a syllabus are responsible
for checking for updates. Advice about any changes made is provided through the
School Curriculum and Standards Authority communication process.
 The perspectives and views expressed in the resources are not endorsed as such but
are provided for classroom discussion and comparison within the context of appropriate
teaching and learning activities. Some resources need to be used with sensitivity and
care.
Types of resource lists
The following resource lists are provided for this course:
Introduction which includes Guidelines, Process, Professional Associations/Suppliers and
print materials, websites and a combined list for printing.
A resource package for the Stage 2 and Stage 3 practical component is available on the
extranet listed under Assessment and other support materials, at the following link:
http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/_Documents/MUS_public/Music_resource_package_for_
practical_component.doc
It contains suggested technical work, repertoire lists, listening lists and recommended texts
for all instruments across all contexts.
Selection Process
Step 1: Read the current syllabus
Check the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website to see if you have the current
syllabus; check the eCircular to see if any minor changes have been made.
Step 2: Narrow the choice of resources to match the decisions made by your school. Check
the following:
 which stage/s does your school offer? P, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3?
 which units? Preliminary/special units PAMUS, PBMUS, Western Art Music units:
1AMUSW, 1BMUSW, 1CMUSW, 1DMUSW, 2AMUSW, 2BMUSW, 3AMUSW,
3BMUSW, Jazz units: 1AMUSJ, 1BMUSJ, 1CMUSJ, 1DMUSJ, 2AMUSJ, 2BMUSJ,
3AMUSJ, 3BMUSJ, Contemporary Music units: 1AMUSC, 1BMUSC, 1CMUSC,
1DMUSC, 2AMUSC, 2BMUSC, 3AMUSC, 3BMUSC?
 which units are being taught this semester/year?
 what are the context/s being taught? In Music, the contexts are Western Art Music,
Jazz and Contemporary Music. Check the syllabus for details.
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the contexts are coded as separate units, enabling an in-depth study of the context
across all aspects of the Music course. Both the contexts and the areas of study
selected by schools will depend on school resources, staff expertise and student
interest. At Stage 1, the content can be taught across one or more contexts, and can
include other topics for study such as World and Indigenous Musics, Music Theatre
or Film and Television.
Step 3: Some resources may be in your school. Check your library and the relevant learning
area library.
Step 4: There are no set texts for this course, but there are Designated works allocated to
each context for Stage 2 and Stage 3 units. See Step 5: Selecting resources.
Step 5: Selecting resources
The content of music units is prescribed by its context. The three contexts available for study
are; Western Art Music, Jazz and Contemporary Music. Students listen and respond to,
analyse, compose and perform music, acquiring knowledge and skills across the following
content areas: Aural and Theory, Analysis, Composition and arrangement, Performance,
Cultural and historical perspectives.
As students progress from Stage 1 to Stage 3 units, the focus of their study becomes more
specialised and complex, with the learning content organised to progress sequentially in a
developmental learning continuum. The specialised area for each music context is described
in detail under Unit Content, in each of the music units, in the Music syllabus. Designated
works are assigned for Stage 2 and Stage 3 units. The designated works guide is located at
http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/_Documents/MUS_public/Music_designated_works_lists
.doc
Step 6: Web searches
Resources for Music units are readily available on the web. A single word search will often
result in hundreds of thousands of references. The following web search course, Bare Bones
101, developed by library staff at the University of South Carolina will refine your search
skills.
The following links will direct you to websites outside the School Curriculum and Standards Authority
site. The Authority has no control over the content of materials accessible on the sites that are crossreferenced. It is the responsibility of the user to make decisions about the relevance and accuracy,
currency and reliability of information found on these websites. Linking to these sites should not be
taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time and we
have no control over availability of the linked pages. It is your responsibility to check that this
information is accurate.
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www.youtube.com/ to view performances of specific repertoire, compositions,
arrangements or performers across a range of styles and contexts
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www.apple.com/au/iTunes to listen to and/or download songs and recordings of
musical works
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Professional Associations
Australian Society for music Education (ASME)
www.asme.edu.au/
Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)
www.asme.edu.au/
Australian Music Examinations Board
www.ameb.edu.au/
The Australian Music Centre
www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/
The Australian Music Centre provides access to recordings, scores, articles, analysis, digital
samples, artist profiles, biographies, event listings and education resource kits about
Australian composers and performers.
apra-amcos
www.apra-amcos.com.au/for
Provides information about music publishing and copyright.
Arts edge
www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au/
Arts edge facilitates collaboration between education, arts and cultural sectors, offers
professional learning programmes and opportunities for partnerships.
Australian National University Library
http://anulib.anu.edu.au/subjects/creative_arts/subjects/austmusi.html
Provides links to Australian music resources, including arts organisations, scholarships and
grants.
Musica Viva website
http://www.mva.org.au
Provides educational programmes and information about chamber/ensemble music, also
providing workshops, incursions, concerts and resource kits.
National Library of Australia
http://www.musicaustralia.orgMusicAustralia
A web-based music service that will provide integrated access to Australian music resources
and information.
West Australian Symphony Orchestra education website
http://www.waso.com.au/education
The website of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra education programme provides
education resource kits and information about concerts, incursions, excursions and
workshops.
Sydney Symphony education website
www.sydneysymphony.com/education/
Provides free education resources and downloads on a wide range of music, and
information about workshops, master-classes incursions, excursions, composition
competitions and concerts.
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West Australian Opera Education website
http://www.waopera.asn.au/education
Provides information about resources, programmes, incursions, workshops and
performances.
The West Australian Music Industry Association
http://wam.asn.au/
(WAMI) is a local non-profit organisation providing information about bands, events, gigs
and resources. Organises Song of the Year song writing competition.
State Courses and Documents
Relevant information can be found in interstate curriculum.
VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education)
Study designs and resources, advice for school assessment, support materials
HSC Online (Higher School Certificate, New South Wales)
Syllabus, assessment and examination materials, support documents and resources,
links
SACE Board (South Australian Certificate of Education)
Assessment and reporting advice, support materials, subject advice and strategies
QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education)
Syllabus, work programs, assessment and quality assurance
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (ACT Senior Secondary Certificate)
Course Frameworks (syllabus)
TCE (Tasmanian Certificate of Education)
Course documents and support materials
Specialist Resource Suppliers
In addition to your regular school suppliers you may like to check White/Yellow pages or
search on the internet for information about subject specific resources such as the following:
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music texts
scores/sheet music
instrument sale, hire and repair
music equipment-sound systems, recording equipment, music stands
rehearsal and performance venues.
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