Clefia HSC Music Preparation Program
Master the syllabus. Find your voice. Excel with confidence.
Clefia Academy of Music offers a structured, high-achieving HSC Music Program tailored to students undertaking Music 1, Music 2, and Music Extension under the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC). Our program supports students in performance, composition, musicology, and aural skills, providing individualised coaching, portfolio building, and examination preparation aligned with NESA standards.
Program Streams by Subject Area
Performance Coaching
- Specialist one-on-one tuition in your instrument or voice
- Repertoire selection & stage interpretation strategies
- Mock performance exams & live feedback sessions
- Stage presence, memorisation techniques, technical fluency
- Suitable for solo and ensemble performance components
Composition & Music Creation
- Learn to write and notate original works in a variety of styles
- Develop melodic, harmonic, and textural ideas
- Score preparation & notation software training (Sibelius, MuseScore, etc.)
- For Music 2 & Extension students: stylistic writing + composition portfolios
- Guided feedback from professional composers
Musicology & Viva Voce Coaching
- Essay writing for Music 2 (Musicology elective)
- Viva Voce preparation (Music 1 and Extension)
- Analysis of set works & comparison techniques
- Oral presentation skills, structuring musical argument
- Source analysis & personal reflection articulation
Aural Skills Training
- Structured ear-training for intervals, chords, rhythmic/melodic dictation
- Analysis of musical concepts (pitch, texture, tone, structure etc.)
- Timed exam simulations & skill-based exercises
- Tailored strategies for both Music 1 and Music 2 aural exams
Why Choose Clefia’s HSC Program?
- Taught by expert HSC teachers & performers with deep familiarity of the syllabus
- Clefia students consistently achieve Band 6 and E4 results
- Integrated with Clefia’s ensemble & solo performance calendar
- Custom preparation for auditions, university entry, and music scholarships
- Access to Multilingual (English, Chinese & Korean) academic support if needed
- Flexible enrolment: term-based or full-year programs, with one-on-one & workshop options
Support for All HSC Pathways
| HSC Course | Supported Areas |
|---|---|
| Music 1 | Performance, Aural, Viva Voce |
| Music 2 | Performance, Composition, Aural, Musicology Essays |
| Music Extension | Performance, Composition Portfolio, Viva Voce |
“At Clefia, we prepare students not just to succeed — but to express, create, and excel with clarity and confidence.”