L2MUSP01

Level 2 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Shone.

L2 Music Course Description 

Prerequisites and Corequisites:     

  • At least 3 years previous experience and lessons on an instrument or voice.
  • It is highly recommended that all students have either itinerant or private instrumental or vocal lessons to support them with their performance assessments so they can be at the 
  • Required 4th year of performance by the end of the year and highly recommended to be a part of an extracurricular music group.

This course is designed for musicians with previous experience in performance music and are at a fourth year level on an instrument or voice. 

It is an advantage if you can read music but not necessary as you can gain credits from performance, songwriting and writing an essay on NZ Music.

            


Year 12 Music Course Outline Individualised program:  

Each Level 2 Music student may select from the following achievement standards after talking with your teacher and HOD Music , choosing a minimum of 14 credits or more.



Level 2 Making Music  Course

Literacy/ Numeracy

Internal/External

Credits

AS91272

Group Performance -one piece


Internal

4

AS91274

Perform one solo piece on a second instrument


Internal

3

AS91273

Instrumentation


Internal

4

AS91270

Perform two solo pieces 


Internal

6

AS91271

Compose two pieces of music


Internal

6

AS91278

Investigate an aspect of NZ Music

Literacy

Internal

4


AS91275

Making Music   Level 2 Aural Exam


External

4

AS 91276

Music Studies   Level 2 Score Reading Exam

Literacy

External

4


L2 Performance Standards

  • There are both solo and group performance standards – those taking these standards need to choose two solo pieces and one piece to perform as a group. It is also possible to perform on a second solo instrument. 
  • It is highly recommended that those enrolled in these performance standards have one-on-one instrumental/singing lessons, either privately or through the school itinerant system. 
  • It is also highly recommended that students participate in one or more of the college's extra-curricular music groups, and for some of the music competition groups, students can obtain four credits for the Level 2 Group performance Achievement standard.  

Students can Compose two pieces of music and/or create an Instrumentation using the computer notation programme Sibelius.

Students continue to develop their music theory in preparation for the external exams. ( optional standard : aural skills) 

Students  can Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music and there are literacy credits available for this standard.

Endorsement Certificates

Merit Endorsement: 14 credits at Merit or Excellence level with at least 3 external credits. 

Excellence Endorsement:14 credits at Merit or Excellence level with at least 3 external credits.


Recommended Prior Learning

11 MUS  or with approval from HOD Music.  

Having lessons on an instrument or in voice -  three years experience and to be at the fourth year on an instrument.

It is strongly encouraged that L2 music students have itinerant or individual private music lessons to support them with their performance credits.

Learners are also encouraged  to participate in the school’s extra-curricular music programme, which could also gain them credits towards their group performance standard.

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

$80.00 to cover the cost of various music performances/workshops/workbooks.

Course Skills

Assessment Information

Merit Course Endorsement: 14 credits at Merit level which include at least 3 Merit external credits.
Excellence Course Endorsement:14 Excellence credits which include at least 3 Excellence external credits.

Credit 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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91278 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.