L3MUSP01

Level 3 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Shone.

The L3 Music course can be highly individualised. There are 11 standards in which to choose from to create a highly individual program to suit your skills and level.

Pre-requisites and Corequisites:     

  • To have at least 4 years previous music experience and lessons on an instrument or voice, or to have taken either Year 12 Music and/or NCEA Level 2 Music

  • 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 5th  year of performance by the end of the year and are part of an extra curricular music group. Having the ability to read music is an advantage but not necessary as there are plenty of music standards available without doing theory .

  

This music course is a full year course which covers a large range of musical skills and course options. 

This course has individualised programmes where each Level 3 Music student may select from the following achievement standards after talking with your teacher,  and HOD Music , when choosing a minimum of 14 credits or more.

  • It is highly recommended that for students taking the L3 performance standards that they have either private or itinerant one on one music lessons in preparation for their L3 performance assessments. 
  • These performance assessments need to demonstrate a fifth year level or above on a chosen instrument or voice  and it is highly recommended to participate in our extra curricular music groups and music competitions where you can also gain credits .           
  • There are both solo and group performance standards – those taking these level 3 standards need to perform two solo programme recitals and two substantial pieces as a member of a group. 
  • It is also possible to perform on a second solo instrument where you need to perform a programme of music. 
  • There is also a composition standard and a song writing standard where students are required to compose three original pieces or songs .
  • There is also an arrangement standard where students are required to arrange two pieces of music based on lead sheets. These standards use Sibelius music software .
  • There are also two standards which involve music research. There are literacy credits available for both of these standards.

Level 3 Making Music

Level 3 Music Studies

AS91416                                 3.1

Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist.  

8 Credits                      Internal

AS91421                           3.6

Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores. 

4 Credits                   External

AS91417                                 3.2

Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. 

4 Credits                      Internal


AS91422                           3.7

Analyse a substantial music work. 

4 Credits                     Internal

AS91418                                 3.3

Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group.

4 Credits                      Internal

AS91423                           3.8

Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work. 

4 Credits                   External

AS91419                                 3.4

Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music. 

8 Credits                      Internal

AS91424                           3.9

Create two arrangements for an ensemble.

  

4 Credits                     Internal

AS91849                                 3.11

Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking 

8 credits    Internal

AS91425                         3.10

Research a music topic. 

6 Credits                     Internal

AS91420                                 3.5

Integrate aural skills into written representation. 

4 Credits                     External



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.

Learners may choose to enter for a Music Scholarship to further their study at Tertiary level. Please see the HOD Music if interested in preparing a Portfolio and preparing for a Performance recital/Composition portfolio/Musicology portfolio.



Recommended Prior Learning

 At least 4 years music tuition on your chosen instrument or voice and to have taken Year 12 Music, or to have HOD approval by interview or audition.

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

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

Course Skills

Assessment Information

The L3 Music course can be highly individualised. There are 11 standards in which to choose from to create a highly individual program to suit your skills and level. There are composition standards, research standards, aural standards, performance (both solo and group) and within the first few lessons, you and your teacher will compile the best course for your year in music.
It is important to note that if a learner wants a music subject endorsement, they must do the external exam, 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of musical scores.

- It is highly recommended that you talk with HOD Music Ms. Sonya Shone is you have any questions about L3 Music.

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: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91416 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91418 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91421 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91425 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Applicants to New Zealand universities require 14 credits in three approved subjects. This course is an Approved Course for University Entrance

Disclaimer

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