Burnside High School Burnside High School

NCEA Level 3 Contemporary Music

13MUC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Hood.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least two years of private instrument tutoring or four years of ITM instrument tutoring.


The 13MUC course consists of a combination of NCEA Level 3 internally assessed standards that focus on the musical disciplines of: Solo Performance, Group Performance, Songwriting. Students requiring course endorsement may choose to sit the external context examination. 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.






Learning Areas:

Creative Arts


Career Pathways

Musician