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 and externally assessed standards that focus on the musical disciplines of: Solo Performance, Group Performance, Music Works 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.
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
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 2.3 - 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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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