2MST

Level 2 Music Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. McLarin.

This course is for students who are interested in furthering their skills in:

  • Instrumental performance
  • playing music in a group
  • composing music
  • using music technology
  • music theory

Course Overview

Term 1
Arranging and compostion

Term 2
Group and Solo Performance

Term 3
Composition and Solo Performace as well as Harmony Exam preparation

Who would be interested in this course?

Students who have previously demonstrated Achievement in at least three standards in 1MST or 1MPJ or equivalent skills.

Good understanding of music theory.

Skills on an instrument.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students must own or hire an instrument for home practice as well as participate in regular tuition on their instrument (school based or private).

Pathway

Assessment Information

Up to 20 Credits may selected from the above standards. The Music Notation application standard is optional, however may be assessed alongside the composition standard should students need it.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32303 v1
NZQA Info
Apply knowledge of a music notation application
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91273 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0