NCEA Level 3 Music
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Horner.
Music
Prerequisite: 12 credits in Level 2 Music or by consultation with the HOD.
Co-requisite: Instrumental/vocal tuition with a qualified tutor (either through the school itinerant scheme, or through private lessons.)
This course gives students the opportunity to further specialise in areas of specific focus for them. To this end, they choose their own combination of composition / performance achievement standards (in consultation with the HOD Music). From there, students will have a reasonable amount of freedom in forming a course that best suits their musical abilities, and can also provide a sound foundation for those wishing to undertake tertiary music studies. All students will take 91422. During this course, students will have access to modern music technology.
NB: Voice is considered a performance instrument.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Music Works / Harmony and Aural booklets $10, course-specific stationery approx. $20.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 54
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.