Level 3 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
- Rehearsing/performing in a group
- Composing music
- Arranging music
- Using music technology
- Music theory
Course Overview
Term 1
Arranging and Composition
Term 2
Group Performance and Solo Performance
Term 3
Composition Portfolio due and 2nd solo performance
Who would be interested in this course?
Students who have previously demonstrated achievement in 2MST or equivalent skills and knowledge
Confidence on an instrument
Sound understanding of music theory
Participation in extra-curricular music groups
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Clear file folders and basic stationery will be helpful for this course, as well as a personal laptop with recording software.
Assessment Information
Assessments will be chosen from those aboveCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.