Year 11

NCEA LEVEL: 1/2

Curriculum Level:  5/6

Course Length: One Year

Total Credits:  24 (Achievement Standards)

Special Costs:  $20 (Music Scores)

Entry Requirements: This course may be taken by a student who is either:

                                      Learning an instrument (this includes voice)

                                      ORhas taken Music in Years 9 and 10

Course Outline:

Students will develop their performance, composition and general musicianship skills by exploring a wide range of musical styles and genres.

Assessment Outline: 

Achievement Standards – Level 1

                                  19 Credits – Internal Assessment (IA)

                                    5 Credits – External Assessment (EA)

Unit Standards – Level 2

                                    2 Credits – Internal Assessment (IA)

                                                                                                                       

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments

It is expected that students studying music should:

1.be learning an instrument and practicing it at home

2.be involved in music groups at school

3.attend field trips and rehearsals when required

Where Does it Lead?

Music education develops literacy and numeracy skills.  It also develops cognitive, presentation and communication skills.  These are applicable to all areas of employment.  Music can be studied as a tertiary subject.

For Further Information See:

Mrs Barnes