12 Music 1
12MU1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Neil Watson.
PrerequisitesStudents accepted into this course need to have successfully completed and passed 11Mu1.
It is a prerequisite that students accepted into this course have been receiving instrumental lessons for at least two years. Pupils taking this course must have lessons on their major instrument for the whole school year either privately, or as part of the school instrumental programme. It is essential that students are part of a school music ensemble, either instrumental or vocal. Where possible, the group will be any of our Orchestras, Jazz Bands, Chamber Groups, Choirs or part of the Contemporary Music Programme.
OR HoD approval.
In Level 2 Music, students will learn solo and group performance skills. Through transforming a selected piece of music to an instrumentation, students will develop their knowledge of various chosen instruments. They will also compose two pieces of music to develop their composition skills and investigate and present an aspect of New Zealand music to describe musical features and context. During aural training and music materials sessions, students will also learn to identify, describe and transcribe music elements and fundamental materials of music. Success in this course will lead to Level 3 Music. This course contributes to Level 2 NCEA.
The credits listed below are the full list of Level 2 Music standards on offer - Students will not be entered for all of these standards.
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*12MU1* - Supplementary costs: $10