Level 3 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson, Miss R. Carson.
In their third year of NCEA Music, students choose to specialise in either performance or composition - some standards are optional, and each student will have an individualised programme of learning depending on their specialisation.
As in Level 1 and 2; score reading and music analysis is developed further with harmony and tonal procedures also introduced in preparation for tertiary education.
Students who have not taken Music as a subject this year, will require approval from the Head of Department in the form of an audition.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Standards are assigned to students depending on their strengths and capabilities in consultation with the class teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Assessment Information
In addition to the compulsory standards, students can select their individualised programmes from the following:Performance Standards:
AS91416: Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist. (8 Credits)
AS91418: Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group. (4 Credits)
AS91417: Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. (4 Credits)
Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.
Composition Standards:
AS91419: Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music. (8 Credits)
AS91424: Create two arrangements for an ensemble. (4 Credits)
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
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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