Music - NCEA Level 2
Entry Requirements: Open to all students.
Course Outline:
Students follow a course in music reading which leads to an external written paper. Students choose a selection of units from:
- Performing as a Solo Musician
- Performing in a Group
- Performing on a Second Instrument
- Composing; Arranging
- Demonstrating Knowledge of Two Music Pieces.
There are optional further external papers on music aural skills and music analysis for those with pre-requisite skills.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 14
- External credits - up to 4
- Total credits - up to 18
Level 2 University Entrance Literacy: Up to 14 Literacy credits are available
Comments
Some theoretical knowledge of Music is required.
Students taking performance units should already be competent on their chosen instrument and should continue to have individual instrumental or vocal lessons throughout the course. There is a choice of units so that non-performers may join the course if they have a genuine interest in music listening, analysis and/or composing.
Students normally prepare for 14 Internal credits and 4 External credits but up to 41 credits are available from which to choose.
This course leads to: Level 3 Music
Costs: There is a charge for weekly individual instrumental lessons for students who choose to be part of the school's itinerant programme. Students are also encouraged to enter, as appropriate, Trinity, NZMEB or Royal Schools of Music examinations which are also charged.
Contact: Mr Richard Ellsworth
