Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Music Academy	9	Entry at HoD discretion. Students are required to apply and meet the course requirements. Proficiency in a musical instrument is a requirement for this course.
9 Music Core	9	Open entry.
10 Music	10	Year 9 Music Academy, Year 9 Music Core or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 1 Music	1	Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 1 Music Contemporary	1	Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music	2	Level 1 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music Contemporary	2	Level 1 Music, Level 1 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music	3	Level 2 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music Contemporary	3	Level 2 Music, Level 2 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD.

This course is designed to create a foundation level of music knowledge that will prepare students to study NCEA Level 1 Music in Year 11.

A wide range of music styles and genres are explored through practical work, in both individual and group contexts. Students enrolled in 10MUSM must be currently learning an instrument and be actively engaged in improving their technical skills and confidence to perform. Music lessons are available through the Westlake Itinerant Music Program. Students are expected to participate in choir or instrumental school based ensembles to develop their ensemble skills.

Year 10 comprises of:

Solo and Group performances on their chosen instrument.
Musical Knowledge (Music theory and aural)
Portfolios of Composition (group and individual tasks)
Music Technology (using Sibelius and Sound trap to create Video game music/Movie Soundtrack)
Investigating a wide range of musical styles and contexts.

Departments:

Music

Pathway

Level 1 Music