Level 1 Music
Course Description
Level 1 Music is intended to give students a well-rounded experience by performing music, composing music, developing music skills and understanding music in relation to contexts. Students will have the ability to develop as musicians within the genre or style that they are passionate about and will learn to use a variety of music technologies. Students are encouraged to perform and compose music as a part of a group. School groups include the Jazz Band, Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Music groups and RockQuest bands (including the Solo/Duo category). The performances or compositions that are developed within these groups can be used for assessments throughout the year.
All students taking this class are eligible for subsidised instrumental music lessons for their chosen instrument.
Entry Requirements
Year 9 and 10 Option Music, or grade 3+ on an instrument
Contributions and Equipment
Subsidised music lessons are available to all students. (Approximately 50% of the cost of private lessons.)
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.