NCEA Level 1 Music
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Lea.
Music is an enriching subject and leads to a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music. It has been discovered through research, that music develops mental and physical abilities and also develops cooperative and self - expression skills. The activity of working creatively and analytically develops the brain’s capacity to be flexible, to think laterally and to problem-solve.
This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Music
Vocational Pathways: The study of Music equips students with transferable skills, valuable in many areas of employment and leads to a diverse range of career pathways:
- Performing and creating
- Research and analysis
- Problem solving
- Organisational skills
Recommended Prior Learning
You are able to play an approved instrument (voice, guitar, violin, trumpet, etc)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Music 1.1 - Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
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Music 1.4 - Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription
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Music 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts