NCEA Level 3 Performance Music
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Granshaw.
This comprehensive program is designed to help you refine your musicianship through a combination of practical and theoretical tasks. The course structure is student centred, allowing you to create an individual learning plan from the following Achievement Standards: group performance, solo performance, theory, music technology, research, arranging and composition. This flexibility empowers you to focus on your strengths and interests, ensuring a bespoke educational experience that fosters your growth in all areas of musicianship.
Whether your goal is to excel as a versatile performer, innovative composer, or skilled studio musician, this course provides the tools and guidance you need to succeed. Engage in practical exercises, theoretical exploration, and creative projects designed to build your expertise and confidence.
Join us to refine your skills and take the next step towards realising your full potential as a musician.
Recommended Prior Learning
To study Music at Level 3, students need to have gained satisfactory achievement from a previous level of 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 12 Music must 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. Participation in the schools co-curricular program is encouraged but not compulsory.
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 engineers. 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 have strong interpersonal skills.
Assessment Information
*Course Recommendation: 16 – 20 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.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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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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Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 34
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.
Pathway Tags
Music, Musician, performer, audio, sound, band, composer, singer, instrumental, orchestra, film, teacher, recording studio, sound technician, teacher, band manager, events manager, music retail,