Level 2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. MacDonald.
Students will select their own course of study from;
• solo performance
• solo performance on a second instrument
• group performance
• composition
• aural
• score reading
• instrumentation
• New Zealand music investigation
Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 14 credits in Level 1 Music, or at least three years of recent instrumental tuition, or with HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2B pencil, eraser, clearfile.
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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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
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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