Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 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 prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 1 Music Contemporary	1	Year 10 Music or or prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music	2	Level 1 Music or or prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Music Contemporary	2	Level 1 Music, Level 1 Music Contemporary, prior instrumental learning or at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music	3	Level 2 Music or prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 3 Music Contemporary	3	Level 2 Music, Level 2 Music Contemporary, prior instrumental learning or at the discretion of the HoD.

This 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.

Departments:

Music

Assessment Information

Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.

Level 1 Music

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