Level 2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Sharpe.
This course allows students to hone their musicianship skills through performance, musical knowledge, score analysis, and creative tasks. Students advance their understanding through exposure to a wider range of musical genres, and further refine and present their creative work. Students have the opportunity to work to their strengths and are expected 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 1 Music or see HOD.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Pathway Tags
Music: Promoter, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Singer/Musician, Teaching, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound engineer, Radio Announcer, Music Performer, Production Assistant (Film/Television/,