Music Extension (MEX) is specifically designed to extend students who have already developed sound music reading and performing skills throughout the primary years of education.
This exciting program allows students to develop advanced musicianship skills, in a challenging atmosphere, with other like minded musicians. Students enrol for a 2.5 year course and are required to participate in at least one school extra-curricular music ensemble (including the Year 7 choir, Vox Nova).
Music Extension involves creative performance opportunities that involve full class performances, small group and solo performances. Students develop skills in a variety of instruments (including guitar and keyboard), as well as voice.
Students participate in a singing based aural program (Kodaly) to develop advanced musicianship skills. An e-learning website is also used to develop aural skills.
Students visually and aurally analyse music by deconstructing musical elements, and making connections with style, context and genre.
Should you have any further queries related to Music Extension at Kenmore State High, please read the MEX Program Booklet (PDF, 853KB) and feel free to email MEX@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au.
Year 7 in 2025:
1. Visit the Programs of Excellence Selective Entry webpage to learn how to apply for limited remaining places in Music Extension (MEX) for Year 7 in 2025.
2. Visit the 2025 MEX Audition Requirements document (PDF, 453KB) for detailed information regarding required audition repertoire.
3. Live MEX auditions will be held on Saturday 1 June. Please provide hard copies of the following on your audition day:
- School report cards for previous two semesters and Year 5 NAPLAN report
- Photocopies of AMEB/Trinity exam certificate/s (if applicable)
Year 7 in 2024:
Please note Program of Excellence applications for Year 7 in 2024 have now closed and any late submission enquiries should be directed to enrolments@kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au.
Contact
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