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 is an opportunity to achieve extra credits for performing on a second musical instrument here at the same level as the first.
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.