Paper 1
Monday 23 November 2026, 14:00, 3 hours. 12 weeks away
Theory: music theory, harmony, composition and arrangement, and general music knowledge.
Matric 2026 · Musiek
Matric Music 2026
Music 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Monday 23 November 2026 at 14:00 and Paper 2 on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 09:00. Below: what each paper covers, every Grade 12 Music paper we have, and the tutors who got a distinction in it.
- Paper 1 12 weeks away
- Paper 2 12 weeks away
- 11 tutors
The papers
Music exam dates 2026
Paper 2
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 09:00, 1 and a half hours. 12 weeks away
Comprehension: listening and aural work.
Times and durations from the Department of Basic Education's final timetable. Paper content from the DBE examination guidelines.
The people
Music tutors for matric
Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Music. Lessons in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
MusicGreg VenterBEng Mechatronics (2nd year)7 subjects
MusicAnnie MalherbeBSc in Biodiversity and Ecology6 subjects
MusicIsabelle Katherine MoussierBAccLLB, third year7 subjects
MusicAnnika GerickeBScAgric (Plant and Soil Sc) Focal Area: Crop Protection and Breeding 4th Year4 subjects
MusicRoss BesterBCom(Honours) Mathematical Statistics3 subjects
MusicMinette de Souza-AllegriaBSc Human Life Sciences with Psychology6 subjectsMusicStephanie van ZijlBSc Conservation Ecology4 subjectsMusicHestie de VilliersBSc Applied Medicinal Chemistry3 subjects Common questions
Matric Music, answered
When is the matric Music exam in 2026?
Music 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Monday 23 November 2026 at 14:00 and Paper 2 on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 09:00.
How long is each Music paper?
Paper 1 is 3 hours. Paper 2 is 1 and a half hours.
What is in Music Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1: Theory: music theory, harmony, composition and arrangement, and general music knowledge. Paper 2: Comprehension: listening and aural work.
Where can I get Grade 12 Music past papers?
Stellenbosch Tutors hosts Grade 12 Music past papers and memos, free, on this page and on the past papers archive, with a zip of every year per session.
Can I get a Music tutor before the exam?
Yes. Stellenbosch Tutors matches matrics with Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Music, in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.
Wanneer is die matriek Musiek eksamen in 2026?
Musiek 2026: Vraestel 1 op Maandag 23 November om 14:00, Vraestel 2 op Woensdag 25 November om 09:00.
Also
Other matric subjects
Mathematics
Mathematics Literacy
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
Accounting
Economics
Business Studies
History
Geography
English Home Language
English FAL
Afrikaans Home Language
Afrikaans FAL
Information Technology (IT)
Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
Engineering Graphics Design (EGD)
Art
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