Music Appreciation Course✦✦
Ausyouth Music — Most Comprehensive AMEB Music Theory Program in Australia
Unique Highlights
Our Unique Advantages
Most Comprehensive Curriculum in Australia - We offer a full progression from Grade 1 to 6, including Theory of Music and Musicianship streams
Expert Educators, AMEB Specialists - Our teaching team includes accredited musicians, Director/Head of Music at renowned schools
Proven Results, High Distinctions - Students regularly achieve A and A+ results with several receiving scholarships at prestigious private schools
Engaging, Student-Centred Pedagogy - Classes use colour-coded visuals, call-and-response exercises, and real-score analysis
Integrated Aural + Theory Support - We integrate aural training to help students connect notation with sound
Personalized Learning Paths - Tailored instruction to each student's needs, instrument background, and pace of learning
Practice & Feedback System - Weekly homework assignments with detailed written feedback on each submission
Flexible Delivery: In-Person + Online - Face-to-face classes, live Zoom sessions, weekly sessions or intensive holiday programs
Exam Strategy & Readiness Coaching - Dedicated exam preparation modules with simulated practice exams under timed conditions
Supportive Learning Community - Warm and collaborative environment with active parent-student communication
Music Appreciation Course
Instructor: Dr Sharon Lierse – Internationally Renowned Music Educator and Scholar
World-Class Instruction
- Learn directly from Dr Sharon Lierse, a leading specialist in music education, with decades of experience in both performance analysis and pedagogy
Integrated Historical & Stylistic Study
- Students will engage with key composers, styles, and representative works across the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods
- Deepening both theoretical knowledge and interpretative insight
Exam-Focused Content
- Supports General Knowledge and Stylistic Understanding for Grade 8 / Certificate of Performance / AMusA / LMusA
- Prepares students for VCE written exam (Unit 3 & 4 Section A & B) through structured music analysis and listening skills
Critical Thinking & Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- The course encourages deeper reflection on the meaning and context of music
- Fostering independent analysis and confidence in verbal and written expression
Course Overview
Course Structure
Comprehensive Music History Study
- 10 lessons, 60 minutes each
- Delivered in small group format (online delivery)
- Bridges key periods of Western music history with in-depth stylistic and cultural understanding
Course Content
Topics Include
- Overview of major music history periods (Baroque to 20th Century)
- Study of influential composers and landmark works
- Music analysis (form, texture, style, instrumentation)
- Cultural and historical contexts
- Writing strategies and terminology usage for high-level exams
Who This Course Is For
Target Students
- Students preparing for AMEB Grade 8 / Certificate of Performance / AMusA / LMusA
- VCE Music students leading to Unit 3 & 4 Repertoire Performance
- Intermediate to advanced instrumental students seeking deeper musical understanding and analysis skills
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