Music - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: Open to all students.
Course Outline:
All students follow a course in music reading which leads to an external written paper. Students may choose a selection of units from:
- Performing as a Solo Musician
- Performing in a Group
- Performing on a Second Instrument
- Composing
- Arranging; Song Writing
- Analysing a Substantial Music Work
- Researching a Music Topic.
All students either analyse the historical context of a set work leading to an essay-style external paper or learn advanced music harmony leading to an external paper.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 14
- External credits - up to 4
- Total credits - up to 18
Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance
University Entrance Literacy: Up to 6 University Entrance Reading credits
Comments
Although open to all students, completion of Level 2 Music or strength in a musical instrument is advised.
Students choose from a list of 11 units and normally prepare for 14 Internal credits and 4 External credits although more are available. Students choosing performance units are expected to demonstrate at least 5 years of individual tuition on their chosen instrument. Scholarship Music available for very high-quality solo performers with a high level of analytical and literacy skills.
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
