Level 2 Music
Course Description
Contact Person: B. Banks.
This course challenges students to perform, compose and understand more complex aspects of music. Students will broaden their academic knowledge by looking at how instruments work together and will start making meaningful links between the practical side of music and its written form. Students will develop their creativity in composition by using a range of music technologies, as well as developing their ability to perform in front of others. Students are able to choose which standards they take, leading to a course that will suit their particular interest and pathway in music. this course is suitable for students who are passionate about music, regardless of what genre they are interested in! There are many opportunities for students to perform publicly throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
11MUS or grade 4+ on a musical instrument
Contributions and Equipment
All students enrolled in this course are eligible for music lessons.
Photocopying of resources: $15.00
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.