Level 1 Music
11MUS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Darling.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is recommened that you learn an instrument and have had previous musical experiance.
Experience the Year 11 Music course that immerses you in New Zealand's lively cultures through music. Connect with history, languages, and communities while looking into diverse contexts to enhance your own understanding of historical and social impact of Music. Engage in both hands-on and theoretical music studies, looking into the language, structures, and cultural importance of music. This new course offers two Internal Achievement Standard opportunities and one External Achievement Standard, allowing your creativity to flourish without the time constraints of the previous curriculum. From exploring history to creating your own music, you will cultivate thinking and performance skills, while experiencing music's positive impact on well-being. Notably, the new assessment structure places emphasis on creativity, providing more time for self-expression and connection through music.
Involvement in the co-curricular programmes and events are expected and highly recommended.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 is focused on building your composition, theory and musical knowledge. One lesson each week is dedicated to your external examination knowledge and skills. One period is dedicated to your solo performance. The remaining time is spent on unit work and assessment material.
The assessment opportunties
You will have your first solo performance assessment opportunty at the end of the term. It is highly encourgeled that you have lessons on your chosen instrument.
Term 2
Term 2 will continue the academic focus from Term 1. This term group performance becomes a focus. This can be in the form of a Chamber music group, Rock Quest, Big Sing, or other similar events.
Your first composition will be due at the end of the term and your second opportunty for Solo Performance will also take place.
Term 3
Term 3 will spend the first portion of the term continuing to develop your skills and put into practice the material needed for the practice exams.
Your final composition and performance will take place at the end of the term.
Term 4
Term 4 is focused on your External examination and any other individualised assessments required.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
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