Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Thomas.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is advisable that students have taken the NCEA Level 1 Music course but if students can demonstrate high performance skills they will be considered.
Please note students can only take two Music courses in a year. They may choose one or two courses from the following Music Courses. Tāonga Puoro, Cultural Music or Music. Please discuss your choice with the Head of Department, Mr Joe Thomas.
This performance course includes:
• Solo and group performance
• Composition and Instrumentation
• Aural skills and score reading
• Musical knowledge
Audio Engineering – a strand of Audio Engineering will be offered as an alternative to performance - includes set-up and operation of sound recording and PA equipment (see Music 31F for further information).
Students create their own course by selecting from the standards listed below. Therefore 6 writing credits for University Literacy may be available.
Future Possibilities
This course leads on to NCEA Level 3 Music. Thereafter to other music courses at University or Polytechnic.