L3 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. In their music studies, students will focus on any combination of the following areas: music performance, composition, arrangement, music research and advanced harmony. Students are expected to make an informed decision about their intended learning programme that best reflects their musical interests, skills and goals. At Level 3, a participation in the school-based tuition programme or private tutoring is compulsory.
Prerequisites
14 credits at NCEA Level 2, including at least Merit in music performance and/or composition.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There are no fees for this course. Participation in the music tuition programme is free of charge.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 42
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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