NCEA Level 2 Performance Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr H. Renaud
The 12PMU course consists of a combination of NCEA Level 2 internally assessed standards that focus on the musical disciplines of: Solo Performance, Group Performance and Research. 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.
Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Two solo performances are examined during the year, one during term two and one during term four. Both performances require two contrasting pieces or one extended piece with contrasting sections at the highest technical standard the student is capable of, on their chosen instrument. There needs to be a minimum of three pieces and twelve minutes total across the year's work.
Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument (optional)
Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Ideally, a group should comprise three-seven members. A soloist with accompaniment does-not fulfil the criteria for this Achievement Standard. Each performer must play a separate or uniquely identifiable part; the music having some significance and/or complexity in the repertoire for the genre.
Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Students are required to investigate an aspect of New Zealand music, and then make an oral presentation of their investigation to an invited audience.The presentation must be enhanced by visual aids (such as a computer-based presentation and video clips from Internet sharing sites) and performed musical examples. The presentation should be fifteen minutes long with a maximum of five minutes of musical examples.
NCEA Level 2
Course Overview
Term 1
Instrumentation and Group Performance
Term 2
NZ Research, Group Performance and Solo Performance
Term 3
NZ Research and Solo Performance
Term 4
Solo Performance and Second Instrument (Optional)
Recommended Prior Learning
11MUO, 11MUC or HOD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$40.00
Pathway
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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