Stage 6 Music
The following materials include links to Project X, HSC Online and the Stage 6 Music syllabus and support materials on the Board of Studies website. HSC workshop materials developed to support the new HSC in 1999 are also included as well as links to the Hands on Hindson website and a Hands on Hindson snapshot of Stage 6 students using music computer software as part of a composition task.
 | Project X, an exciting online project conducted in 1998, brought together students, teachers and music industry professionals from around New South Wales. Click on the icon to listen to, and view the results of this project, including works in progress, process diaries and the final compositions. |
Music syllabus and support materials
Download syllabus and support from the Board of Studies website (scroll down to find music).
HSC Music workshop materials
The following resources were developed for the 1999 New HSC workshop series. They were designed to support teachers implementing the new Stage 6 Music Syllabus documents and address issues relevant to Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension.
 | Frequently asked questions about assessment (pdf 49k) This document addresses frequently asked questions about assessment in the new HSC Music syllabuses. |
 | Music: Summary of changes (pdf 183k) This document outlines changes to the Music syllabuses, lists the support material provided by the Board of Studies and explains standards-referenced assessment. |
| Assessment issues in Music (pdf 182k) This document discusses portfolio-based assessment, developing an assessment program and designing an assessment task. |
 | Programming issues (pdf 1.06mb) The document provides ideas for incorporating improvisation and technology into programs for Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension syllabuses. top |
Hands on Hindson snapshot
This Stage 6 snapshot shows senior students at Cherrybrook Technology High School using music computer software as part of a composition task.
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Hands on Hindson
Musica Viva's highly successful on-line education resource is an exciting way for secondary music students and teachers to explore the art of composition with Australian composer, Matthew Hindson. Suitable for elective music students.
- Experience Matthew's thrilling blend of classical, techno and 'death metal' musical styles.
- Download scores/worksheets and listen to Matthew's compositions.
- Explore Matthew's process diary for his work Comin' Right Atcha.
- Compose your own piece based on Matthew's musical motifs in The Studio.
Hands on Hindson has been developed by Musica Viva Australia with the support of The Ian Potter Foundation, in association with the Powerhouse Museum and Ricksure.
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