Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.
Recommended Prior LearningThis foundation course provides a platform for students to begin to experiment, develop and express their own artistic identity through music. It aligns with the new NCEA curriculum and students will gain credits in performance. Level 1 Music offers a broad curriculum that explores music from both classical and contemporary genres.
The big ideas from the new curriculum are woven together in a programme of learning that encompasses composition, music technology, music theory, score analysis, aural skills, and collaboration with others through group work. These areas of learning are assessed through school-based CAT assessments throughout the year. The skills, experience and confidence gained through practical participation will enable students to achieve Level 2 standards in these creative domains in Year 12.
Students who are working above Level 1 NCEA in performance, may be offered the opportunity to be assessed at Level 2 standard in Year 11, at the discretion of the HoD.
To succeed in this course, students must be learning an instrument (voice is included) through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.
Students are also expected to contribute to the co-curricular music programme of the school in either a choir or instrumental ensemble.
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Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.
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