Level 3 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Sharpe.
This course requires the students to extend the skills acquired in previous Music courses, such as performance, composition, arranging, research, musical knowledge, aural skills and knowledge of specific musical styles and pieces. Students will follow a course that is individually tailored to their strengths and interests. Once the course of study is approved by the HOD, it is up to the students to work independently much of the time. Students are required to be taking music lessons.
Note: Not all of the listed Standards will be covered – choices will be made in negotiation with the class teacher.
Recommended Entry Criteria
Level 2 Music or see HOD.
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 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 40
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.
Pathway Tags
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