Mt Albert Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School

13 Music 1

13MU1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Neil Watson.

Prerequisites

Students accepted into this course need to have successfully completed and passed 12Mu1, 12MM3 or provide evidence of prior musical engagement and a willingness and attitude to explore their self-identity through music. Acceptance into this course may include an interview/audition with the TiC/HoD

It is a prerequisite that students accepted into this course have been receiving instrumental lessons for at least four 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 3 Music, students will learn solo and group performance skills. Through creating a piece of music as an arrangement, students will develop knowledge of chosen instruments and arranging skills. They will also compose three pieces of music to develop their composition skills. During aural training and harmony sessions, students will also learn to identify, describe and transcribe music elements and harmonic progressions. This course contributes to Level 3 NCEA and is a University Approved Subject.


The credits listed below are the full list of Level 3 Music standards on offer - Students will not be entered for all of these standards.



Faculties:

Music


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
										

*13MU1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10