L2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Kus.
Students will design their individual learning programme from the selection of achievement standards available at this level. A strong emphasis will be put on a continuous development of solo and group performance skills, as well as music composition and instrumentation. Musicology papers will comprise a music research activity and studies of notation conventions in various stylistic contexts. At Level 2, a participation in the school-based tuition programme or private tutoring is compulsory.
Prerequisites
14 credits at NCEA Level 1, including at least Merit in music performance, or practical and theory skills reflecting three years of music learning through school-based or private tutoring.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There are no fees for this course. Participation in the music tuition programme is free of charge.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice