NCEA Level 2 Contemporary Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Petch.
The 12MUC course consists of a combination of NCEA Level 2 internally and externally assessed standards that focus on the musical disciplines of: Solo Performance, Group Performance, Composition, Aural (Optional External) and the study of two Music Works (Compulsory External). Students selecting this course must be an instrumentalist or vocalist with a preference for working in the Contemporary Music genre and enjoy collaborative performing and composing/songwriting in small groups (bands within the class). Students selecting this course are required to take weekly lessons on their instrument in addition to the classroom lessons. These lessons may be accessed through the school's Itinerant Music Teachers' scheme (free of charge) or with a private tutor outside of school (paid lessons). Please ask any of the Music Department staff for advice and help if you are unsure about your suitability for this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
11MUC or 11MUO or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$40.00
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
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Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works