Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course is an extension of the new NCEA Level 1 curriculum that was piloted by Westlake in 2023.
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 standards of performance, composition and music concepts and contexts. There is greater emphasis placed on the context of contemporary styles of music and students develop skills in music technology.
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.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
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.
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