LEVEL ONE

Code: L1MUS

Course description

The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces.

At NCEA Level 1, you will be able to select 19-20 credits from the list below.

Assessment

Unit Standards

26687 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)

A combination of Internal and External Achievement Standards (20 credits):

Composition/Songwriting

Performance

Music Analysis

Music Concepts

Costs

Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.

Entry Criteria

Year 10 Music is highly recommended as it is a foundation course for Level 1. Students who did not take Music in Year 10 may take this course, but only with approval from Mr. Love.

As music is a practical, performance-based subject, it is expected that you will have already been learning an instrument for at least two years. Performing in front of an audience is a compulsory aspect of this subject.

LEVEL TWO

Code: L2MUS

Course description

The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces. This course will build on the skills developed in Level 1.

At NCEA Level 2, you will be able to select 16-20 credits from the list below.

Assessment

Unit Standards

27703 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)

Internal Achievement Standards

2.1: Solo performance (6 credits)

2.2: Second instrument (3 credits)

2.3: Group performance (4 credits)

2.4: Composition (6 credits)

2.8: Instrumentation for an ensemble (4 credits)

2.9: NZ Music Investigation (4 credits)

External Achievement Standards

2.6: Score Reading (4 credits)

2.7: Music Works (6 credits) (L)

Costs

Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.

Entry criteria

It is expected that you will have been successful with Level 1 Music. Students who did not take music at Level 1 may take this course, but only with approval from Mr. Love.

LEVEL THREE

Code: L3MUS

Course Description

The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces. This course will build on the skills developed in Levels 1 and 2

At NCEA Level 3, you will be able to select 16-20 credits from the list below.

Assessment

Unit Standards

27703 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)

Internal Achievement Standards:

3.1: Solo performance (8 credits)

3.2: Second instrument (4 credits)

3.3: Group performance (4 credits)

3.4: Composition (8 credits)

3.9: Arrangements (4 credits)

3.10: Research a music topic (6 credits)

3.11: Songwriting (8 credits)

Costs

Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.

Entry criteria

It is expected that you will have been successful with Level 2 Music.