Level 2 Music

This course is composed of internal and external Music Achievement Standards. Students will pursue performance, song writing, composition and research. Formal tuition on a chosen instrument is required throughout the year.  Students must be at grade 4 performance level or above to be successful in the course.  They should have been learning their chosen instrument for at least 3 years. There are 24 core credits in this course in composition, solo performance, group performance, music research and the external standard in music theory. There is also an opportunity to achieve extra 3 credits for performing on a second musical instrument that is at the same level as the first instrument.
End of course assessment criteria:
•Performance is assessed at four year’s formal tuition.
•Song writing and composition is assessed at three years in classroom Music (Years 10 to 12).
Year 12 Music pathway:
•Provides opportunity for developing music skills including performance and music writing
•Is a significant phase of music education through the NCEA journey,
•Provides a deeper understanding and appreciation of music for life beyond school and into the community, and
•Prepares students for prerequisites into further and tertiary education.