This guide focuses on the primary years (Foundation to Year 6), but it’s worth noting that the Australian Curriculum v9 for Music continues through Years 7–10 with content statements that build directly on the primary foundations. In secondary school, students are expected to work with greater independence, sophistication and artistic intention across all four strands — performing in formal settings, composing extended works, engaging critically with music from a wide range of contexts, and developing their own musical voice. Students who arrive at secondary school with a strong primary music education are significantly better prepared for this work.