Content

Stage 2 Music Studies is a 20‑credit subject that consists of the following strands:

• understanding music
• creating music 
• responding to music.

The strands in Music Studies are interconnected and not intended to be taught independently. Students develop an understanding of selected musical works and styles, including how composers manipulate elements of music, and apply this understanding to creating their own music as performances or compositions. They develop and apply their musical literacy skills and express their musical ideas through responding to their own works, interpreting musical works, and/or manipulating musical elements. Students synthesise the findings of their study, and express their musical ideas through their creative works, responses, and reflections.