2AMUS

NCEA Level 2 Performance Music

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Granshaw.

In the Level 2 Music course students will develop capabilities in a range of musical skills and forms and technologies.  Students' learning will focus on practical performance abilities and composition,  combined with developing a more detailed knowledge of musical theory.  The combination of these skills will further help you on your journey towards becoming a well-rounded musician. Your skills in time management, relating to others, working individually and with others will be enhanced as you create, perform and analyse music at a higher level.


Students will advance their practical knowledge of how to deliver a successful, high quality performance working as a soloist or as a group member.  This will be underpinned by a knowledge of musical theory that will support and enhance your practical experience whilst composing and performing.

This is a fun course of study,  tailored to individual student's strengths and interests in Music.  Ākonga will continue to develop their skills in composition or instrumentation, music in context, and will extend their skills in critical listening.  Ākonga will study areas of Composition, Critical listening, Music technology and Music in context.  They will build confidence in their value as musicians, bringing their own experiences and culture to the music they create.  Ākonga will work independently and collaboratively to produce and perform music.   Each student will be able to make decisions about the make-up of their course and can choose achievement standards that suit their strengths and future career paths. There is a focus on participation in extra-curricular activities and performing in the community. 


Music studies at school are not just for students who wish to follow a career path in Music. Skills and key competencies learnt in this discipline 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.

Recommended Prior Learning

To study Music at Level 2, students need to have gained satisfactory achievement from a previous level of study musical study.  This may have been via a school music course, being a member of a band, or study of music outside of school. Students who did not participate or achieve in Year 11 Music should speak to Mr Granshaw to gain HOD approval.  

Students should commit to practising their instrument or voice at least four times a week out of class time, for an average of 40 minutes per practice. 

Pathway

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, can work better in a group, and connect with others better.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

*Course Recommendation: 16 – 18 credits (combination of internal and external standards)*
Each student will be able to make guided decisions about the make-up of their course and can choose achievement standards that suit their strengths and future career paths.


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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 27 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91274 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91275 v3
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91276 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 27
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0