Level 2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson, Miss R. Carson.
This course is an extension of the new NCEA Level 1 curriculum.
Students will continue to learn and develop their musicianship through four strands of the new curriculum: performing music, creating original music through notated compositions, demonstrating understanding of music concepts and music contexts. Students will be nationally assessed on all four strands of the music curriculum.
A requirement of this course is that students are continuing to learn an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher, and are actively contributing to the co-curricular music programme of the school.
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.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Assessment Information
In addition to the standards listed below, students will also be required to enter the following Performance Standards:AS91270: Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist. (6 Credits)
AS91272: Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group. (4 Credits)
Optional Performance Standard (at the discretion of the teacher):
AS01271: Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. (3 Credits)
Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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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
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