Level 1 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Lynn Jamieson.
Each student will be offered the opportunity to gain up to 15 credits in Level 1 Music.
Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural.
Standards include opportunities for Performance (solo or group - can include Kapahaka, Pasifika, Rockquest, Barbershop Quartet, Chamber music, Guitar ensembles, Jazz Band), Composition (collaboratively in a group or by yourself), Aural (listening), Music Technology (Soundtrap, Falt.io), Music Literacy (Theory), Analysis.
Please note Performance can be 1) in front of friends or whānau, 2) at a festival such as Rockquest, 3) incorporate elements of te ao Māori and be performed on a marae, a hui, whakataetae, wānaga etc. The possibilities are endless.
Music can be combined with other subjects e.g. L3 Digital
Students MUST be taking Level 1 Music to do these standards. There are no out-of-line options.
Entry to the course is at the discretion of the TIC Music.
Course Overview
Term 1
Your musical Whakapapa
Listening to and analysing different music styles
Composition techniques
Music Technology
Recreating music
Music Context
Instrument practice and mini performance (can be video submission)
Music collaboration
Term 2
Listening to and analysing different music styles
Composition techniques
Music Technology
Recreating music
Music Context
Perform Music - Solo and/or group
Rockquest
Term 3
Composition
Music Technology
Recreating music
Music Context
Perform Music - Solo and/or group
Term 4
Composition
Music Technology
Music Context
Perform Music - Solo and/or group
Pre-requisites
Performance experience on an instrument of your choice (voice is an instrument) at a level consistent with two years prior study is beneficial. Students must have lessons in the Itinerant scheme or a pre-approved private Music teacher for the duration of this course. It is beneficial to have completed Grade 1 Theory and/or the Year 10 option course. All students are encouraged to contribute to a school Music ensemble.
Equipment/Stationery/Trips
$50 - Covers field trips / specialist tutors
Pathway
Assessment Information
Demonstrate Performance Skills & Use music Skills in a Music Style are internally assessed, The other 2 standards are externally assessedDisclaimer
NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.
Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.