L3 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Lambert, Mr J. Kyle.
Students get to choose from a range of standards that reflect their strengths and interests. The course is divided into: Performance: Performing 2 programmes of music as a featured soloist and/or 1 programme as a member of a group. Composition/ arrangement: Creating portfolios of music compositions including song writing) and/or arrangements of specific pieces of music. Research: In depth research into a Music topic of student’s choice. External standards: -Students study advanced harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of scores.
Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 40 Pocket Clear File
- A5 Notepad
- 1B5 Exercise Book
- 14M5 Music Loose Leaf Refill
- 2B Pencils x3
- 32GB USB Drive
- Headphones
Note:
Electric Guitarists/Bassists need own lead
Drummers need own sticks
CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials | Contribution | $10.00 |
$10.00 |
Assessment Information
Entry into a selection of the Achievement Standards listed will be discussed with each student individually and will be based on the area(s) of expertise on a case-by-case basis.Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for course endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 44
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.