The biggest milestone in the final years of high school in years 11 and 12 is the all-important HSC. Contributing to their final ATAR, students must prepare for their final high school exams to get the best results.
Music students would be feeling the pressure. Not only do they have a theory element, but their marks are also based on their major practical performance. This makes it crucial they are prepared and ready for the big performance.
Are you looking to see how you can give yourself or your child the best opportunity when it comes to sitting their music exams? The music experts at the Sister2Sister School of Singing can help you prepare!
Here is our guide to preparing for the HSC music exams.
Hire a music tutor
A tutor can be a big help when it comes to music units. An experienced professional can help guide and tutor students to refine their understanding of musicology and overall skills and musical abilities.
Recommended for both theory and practical, a tutor can help with both parts of your exam. They can go over scores and help develop your knowledge on a theory base. Practically, they can advise and guide you on picking your piece and how to improve your performance.
To help those studying music units, the Sister2Sister School of Singing offers professional music tutor to Sydney students. Getting a tutor once your units have been selected or in anticipation of trials is best.
Practice your practical piece
As the saying goes – practice makes perfect! Like a musical performance outside of school, you will want to gain confidence and perfect your pieces. This means you need to practise regularly on a long-term basis.
It may sound challenging to fit in with all your other studies, but setting aside a set amount of time, multiple days a week, to practise will benefit you in the long run. This can be done at home or school.
You may only need to go through some of the pieces each time, but at least focus on bits you may struggle with. You can also focus on the dynamic, timing, notes and techniques. The goal is to perfect the piece, be familiar with it as much as you can and have it come naturally to you. This way, when your big performance comes, you can have confidence knowing you’ve practised it as much as possible.
Study, study and more study
In addition to practising your piece, open those books and get down and study! It would be best if you thought of practising and studying separately. While practising your physical component can be therapeutic, studying your theory can be less relaxing.
Make sure to review your theoretical notes. Training yourself for the actual exam by doing old exams as practice papers is also essential. This will allow you to get yourself psyched up and know what to expect from the real deal. It is also an excellent way to test your knowledge against similar questions.
To make it feel even more real, remember to time yourself and give yourself the same time you would have on the exam day.
Are you looking for a credible music school in Sydney that will help you prepare for your HSC exams? Trust the Sister2Sister School of Singing. Offering a range of music classes and services, our tight-knit school is here to help you excel and be the best musician you can be.
Our music teachers are qualified career tutors and full-time professional musicians. Each of our teachers boasts 10 to 20 years of teaching experience with us and at top-tier private schools across Sydney. They have consistently led their students to exemplary HSC results and Encore performances.
Check out our website to learn more about our classes or enrol.