Year 10 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.
This course is designed to create a foundation level of music knowledge that will prepare students to study NCEA Level 1 in Year 11.
In Year 11, students are able to begin to specialize in either general music or contemporary music.
This Year 10 course covers both pathways with immersion in a wide-range of musical styles that will inform their music pathway at NCEA Level 1. Student enrolled in 10MUSM must be currently engaged in learning an instrument. (Voice is an instrument.)
Year 10 comprises of:
- Solo and Group performances on their chosen instrument.
- Musical Knowledge (Theory and Aural)
- Portfolios of Composition (group and individual)
- Music Technology (Video game music/Movie Soundtrack)
- Investigating a range of musical styles and contexts.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths