Course: Music and Music technology (NCEA L1-3)
This is a course for students wanting to follow the Creative Arts pathway and is totally individualised for the student.
When:
Full Year
Subject Area(s)
Music and Music Technology
NCEA L1-3
Students have the option of learning: Solo Performance, Group Performance (by agreement), Composition, Music Technology, Instrumentation and Arrangement, Research, and Music Works.
Requirements
Students wanting to take performance standards need to send me a video of their playing ability to assess appropriateness for the performance standards.
Students would need access to the following software options for music technology, instrumentation/arranging, and possibly composition:
Sibelius, Garageband Protools or:
Free Alternatives: Musescore (almost as good as Sibelius now), Presonus Studio One
Any school struggling to provide suitable technology should be in touch with me if considering enrolling students in this course s.bidwell@kaiapoi.school.nz
Students that choose performance standards would need to be able to commit to travelling for a NetNZ Music Festival. Costs to be covered by the travelling school.
Prerequisites
Students must have the confidence to perform their instrument/sing on stage if attempting performance standards. It would be beneficial if the student has had itinerant training on their instrument for at least 3 years but this is not essential depending on assessed ability.
Assessment
After initial discussion with students a pathway will be chosen of which the standards slot into. Students have the chance to complete each of the standards up to Level 3.
Students must have completed the prerequisites of each level per standard to move on.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
27656 V1
Level 1. Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques 4
Internal
27658 V1
Level 2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s)
4
Internal
23730 V3
Level 3. Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation application(s)
8
Internal
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
91090
Level 1. Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
6
Internal
91270
Level 2. Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
6
Internal
91416
Level 3. Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
8
Internal
91091
Level 1. Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
4
Internal
91272
Level 2. Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial
piece of music as a member of a group
4
Internal
91418
Level 3. Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
4
Internal
91274
Level 2. Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
3
Internal
91417
Level 3. Perform a program of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument.
4
Internal
COMPOSITION/SONGWRITING
91092
Level 1. Compose two original pieces of music
6
Internal
91271
Level 2. Compose two substantial pieces of music
6
Internal
91419
Level 3. Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
8
Internal
91849
Level 3. Compose 3 original songs that express imaginative thinking
8
Internal
INSTRUMENTATION AND ARRANGING
91273
Level 2. Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
4
Internal
91424
Level 3. Create two arrangements for an ensemble (must have done instrumentation at Level 2)
4
Internal
RESEARCH
91278
Level 2. Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
4
Internal
91425
Level 3. Research a music topic
6
Internal
About the Teacher
Sophia Bidwell is an experienced teacher of secondary school music with a background in pop, classical and folk music. Originally trained as a classical pianist, she completed her music degree at the University of Canterbury and has worked for Canterbury Opera as a repetiteur and accompanist, as well as playing in a number of pub bands, musicals and shows.
In addition to her background in pop and classical music Sophia also plays the accordion and frequently performs in folk festivals and clubs around New Zealand with her trio Cafe Operana and five piece band Folkalyptica.
Sophia successfully headed the Music Department at Marian College for 6 years, and is now working closer to home, teaching Music at Kaiapoi High School.