Nayland College

2MUS - Level 2 Music

2MUS

Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Music or the equivalent theoretical and practical skills.

Students who do not meet the criteria above should contact Ms Kay MacKenzie for course consideration.

This course covers:

Solo Performance
Second Instrument Performance (optional)
Group Performance
Instrumentation (Orchestrating a piano piece for an instrumental ensemble) and Composition
Listening Skills, Score reading and Research

The diverse nature of the course allows students to focus on their strengths and develop overall musical literacy.

Students taking this course should enroll in lessons on their chosen instrument. These are available through the school's music programme.

Learning Areas:

Arts, NCEA Level 2 Courses, Performing Arts

Assessment Information

NCEA Level 2 Music allows students to choose a course from over 40 credits. Standards available include those listed above as well as:

Second instrument study
Analysis of two contrasting music works
Research of a New Zealand music topic