Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson
This course is designed to ensure that students are well prepared to study NCEA Level 1 course in Year 11. This course will comprise of solo and group performances, musical knowledge (theory), portfolios of composition, and research encompassing a range of historical musical styles.
A student wishing to take this course must be currently engaged in learning and playing an instrument. (Voice is an instrument.)
Term 1
Solo Performance/Group Performance
Theory & Aural
Music Through Time Study
Classical/Romantic Composition
Term 2
Solo Performance/Group Performance
Theory & Aural
Jazz and Blues Study
Jazz and Blues Composition
Term 3
Solo Performance/Group Performance
Theory & Aural
World Music Study
World Music Composition
Term 4
Solo Performance/Group Performance
Theory & Aural
NZ Music/Film Music Study
NZ/Film Composition
9MUSC or 9MUSM or approval from the Music Department.
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