1MUS - Level 1 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Mackenzie.
The music course will examine a wide range of music. It will explore musical contexts (historical, social etc) and how this influences our responses as listeners, composers and performers. Students might study genres of music such as film music, Maori music, traditional orchestral music, jazz or musical theater and use the knowledge gained to enhance the quality of their solo and group performance, composition and analysis.
Students from all musical backgrounds are encouraged to take this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least one year's tuition on an instrument is preferred and ongoing tuition (which can be arranged in school) is essential. Participation in a co-curricular ensemble is encouraged and expected.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
External instrumental/theory exams (if applicable).
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition