NCEA Level 2 Music
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Horner.
Music
Prerequisites from Year 11 Music:
1) Gain a minimum of an achieved grade in Composition, Solo Performance and Group Performance.
2) Gain a minimum of an achieved grade in at least two of the following assessments: Music Works, Aural and Theory.
Co-requisite: Instrumental/vocal tuition with a qualified tutor (either through the school itinerant scheme, or through private lessons).
There is some flexibility in this course to select standards that are the best fit for the student. All students will be entered for the Instrumentation standard; other achievement standards will be selected based on the strengths and make-up of the class. Students must be receiving instrumental or vocal tuition throughout the year to support performance assessments. During this course, students will have access to modern music technology.
NB: Voice is considered a performance instrument.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course-specific booklet and stationery approx. $30.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
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Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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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 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.