Pukekohe High School
This course requires 2 options.
Year 10 Music - Core
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Granshaw.
Music Core - is a full year course covering both semesters. 10Mus is a good choice if you want to continue on your musical journey and think you may study music at NCEA level.
10MUS is a practical music making course that will help to develop or enhance your performance skills on acoustic guitar and rock band instruments including bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. You will create compositions using live instruments and industry-standard software such as ProTools and Soundtrap. You will also explore song-writing techniques, creating your own songs individually or with a group. The practical aspects of this course will be underpinned by the study of musical theory. In this class, you will choose an instrument and rehearse regularly at home and in the classroom.
You will learn more challenging pieces as you develop as a musician. You will participate in regular live performances as part of a group, and develop your abilities individually as a solo musician. You will gradually increase your confidence and expertise as a musician and performer. Many of our 10 MUS students form bands that go on to compete in the Rock Quest or Tangata Beats competitions.
10MUS is an ideal option to follow on from the 9MUS course, and is a great foundation for studying Music in Year 11 at NCEA level 1.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of the 9MUS or 9MUB courses. Ideal for students who have developed instrumental or vocal skills outside of school.
Pathway
Students have a choice to select either 10 MUS or 10 MUB. If you are uncertain about which course is best for you, please talk to a Music teacher.
Many Pukekohe High School graduates have gone on to study Music at tertiary level, training to become professional musicians, tutors, or sound and studio technicians. Many others have continued to pursue life-long active enjoyment of music in their personal lives.
Studying Music at school is not just for students who wish to follow a career path in Music. Skills and key competencies learnt in this subject are transferable to a wide range of careers. Research has shown that students who take Music develop more self-confidence, are conditioned to work hard for results, are more creative, are better at problem-solving and analysing patterns (Mathematics), can work better in a group, and connect with others better.
Assessment Information
You will be assessed in a range of ways, including live performance work, composition assignments and theory tests. Performance, Composition and Musical Theory are assessed. Some assessments will be group-based, and others will be as a solo musician.Pathway Tags
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Television Presenter, Actor, Entertainer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Musician, Artistic Director, Sound Technician, Event Manager,
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