Level 2 Music
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms D. Joe.
Prerequisites - 12 credits from NCEA Level 1 music or 4 years of instrument/voice lessons and Grade 4 theory or equivalent instrument/voice lessons in 2025 on your performance instrument.
You will build on prior music knowledge as you develop more complex understandings of performance, composition and music knowledge in music genres which are of individual interest to you. You will become increasingly independent as you develop skills in collaboration, creativity, analysis, planning and self-directed learning.
Students undertake a course of 18-22 credits which can include Performance, Composition, Aural, Theory, Research, Instrumentation and Music works
Where does it lead? Skills and knowledge gained in this course lead to L3 Music and Scholarship Music.
What should I have already done?
The course is designed for students who have achieved well at L1 Music or who have 4 years of formal voice or instrument lessons and/ or Grade 3 theory or equivalent.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Pathway Tags
Actor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Musician,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025