Level 2 Contemporary Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Hare.
Level 2 Contemporary Music
Students who take this course will practise and further develop their skills in both solo and group performance. They will be required to perform substantial contemporary music in front of their peers and will be encouraged to perform externally (e.g. at RockQuest). They will write, perform and record their own music. Students will also learn to understand and operate key elements of music technology – in particular, music notation programs and sequencing software. They will continue to build on the aural skills they gained from Level 1 and sit an external standard which requires them to transcribe aspects of music aurally.
Students are expected to be having lessons on their chosen instrument/voice and be able to perform at a standard that is reflective of around 4 years of lessons.
Assessment
A range of both internal and external standards are offered, giving students their minimum subject requirements and opportunities for subject endorsements. Each standard focuses on specific musical skills and knowledge, including solo and group performance, composition, aural skills, and music technology skills.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students.
Level 2 Contemporary Music is an open entry course. In most cases, students will have completed either the 11MUS or 11MUC courses and will have been learning an instrument for around four years; however, students with a background in performing music or composing music may apply. Please note, all students will need to be having lessons on their chosen performance instrument while taking this course. Entry is at the discretion of the Course Leader, Mr. Hare.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Pathway
An education in music can lead to many career pathways because musical discipline is a highly transferable skill. Careers may include (but are not limited to) audio technician, music studio production, live-sound production, film-score composer, music editor, music/entertainment journalism, media liaison, communications, music education, tutor, etc. Students with a background in high level performance music are also renowned in many university faculties for their discipline and ability to work in teams, studies in music are highly favoured in the admissions process for many non-music courses at university.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques
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Demonstrate knowledge of the development and usage of music technology, techniques, and associated equipment
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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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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.