Qualification - NCEA level 1
Course Overview
Studying Music at secondary level provides ākonga with a broad range of skills that offer progression for specialisation. Students also develop widely transferable capabilities and knowledge, such as self-management, collaboration, and articulation of creative concepts.
In this subject, ākonga can develop confidence in their ability to express themselves creatively and emotionally through making original music and performing to an audience.
Ākonga may be intrigued by original composition and performance due to their favourite musicians, film scores, video game soundtracks, or cultural performance groups. Others may want to understand how music evokes an emotional reaction. Ceremonial practices involving sound may also be of interest to ākonga studying music.
Big Ideas
Music is an expression of, and a way of connecting with, language, identity and culture
Music is a sonic language born of context
Music communicates intent through the organisation of sound
Music is a craft that enables people to construct meaning
Music enables people to experience and express feelings
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