L1MUO

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 assessed

Disclaimer

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.