Qualification: NCEA Level 1

Entry requirements: Open to everyone. A background of some theory or involvement in Year 10 Performance Music is helpful but not essential. Please see Mr Langdon if unsure.

Content/Skills: This is a very practical course. Students/ Ākonga have the flexibility to create their course to suit their background and interest and will select 15 credits from the 20 credits available.

Students/ Ākonga will choose three from four standards: Performance, Composition, Practical music skills and Understanding of music in different contexts.

Performance may be individual or in a group. Compositions of original material may be individual or group compositions, for those interested in working with a band, and can involve the use of computer programmes such as Mixcraft, Garageband, Logic Musescore and Sibelius.

As well, Students/ Ākonga may also choose the Unit Standard SOND 1 where students learn to set up and operate a PA system. This leads on to the level 2 course of advanced operation and mixing of a PA or Recording system.

Instrumental or vocal lessons are helpful.

The course offers flexibility for particular strengths:

Contemporary for those with a Pop/Rock/Jazz interest: Can emphasise a listening and performing approach with less focus on reading, theory and writing.
Classical for those with a more formal background: Listening and performing are still two key aspects of the course but your theory and writing skills will be developed.

Field Trips: Possible visits to a recording studio for which there will be a cost.

Course Costs: None.

Where does it lead? NCEA Level 2 Music.

Assessment: Students/Ākonga choose three from four of:

2 Internal Achievement Standards worth 10 Credits

2 External Achievement Standard worth 10 Credits

In addition

The option of SOND 1 (PA system)

For further information see Mr Langdon.