Music Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Duncan.
Level 1 Music
This course is awesome. It will be based around learning to perform music and creating your own.
This course takes a 'hands on' practical approach to learning music. The assessments are built around music composition and performance.
In composition students learn to create their own music - from songs to symphonies.
In performance students learn an instrument and perform in both solo and group situations.
Music history and theory are woven into the learning.
A genuine desire to create, re-create and appreciate music. Students are encouraged to be learning an instrument or voice. This course is designed to heighten musical awareness in students and sharpen musical skills with the emphasis on practical music making.
For further information see: Mr Duncan
Pathway
CAREERS IN MUSIC 🎸🎹🎤🎸🎷🎺
Musician, performer
- Creates and/or learns musical pieces
- Practices and records music
- Performs in a studio or in front of an audience
- Arranges venues, events and other musicians
Secondary school teacher, primary school teacher
- Plans and delivers instructional lessons
- Evaluates performance and provides feedback
- Sets and marks assignments and tests
Private music teacher / tutor
- Plans and teaches music lessons
- Communicates student progress to whānau
- Arranges public performances and recitals
Musical director
- Directs groups of performers and may accompany them
- Recruits and auditions new members and fosters development
- Arranges and directs performances and events
Sound technician
- Assembles and operates sound equipment
- Creates sound effects or alters sounds
- Mixes and balances sounds
Composer
- Creates new music eg, scores for TV, apps
- Creates sound worlds using live musicians, created and found electronic sounds, and sampling methods
- Works with professionals eg, producers, editors
Arts administrator / manager
- Plans logistics, provides office support, and manages budgets/schedules for events, venues, performers, managers
- Contributes to marketing materials and media
- Develops new projects and initiatives
Music therapist
- Uses music creatively to help people address social, emotional or physical difficulties
- Devises and monitors therapeutic strategies
- Encourages patients to express themselves through music and effect positive changes
Event manager
- Develops and plans concepts for events
- Creates and maintains an event budget
- Promotes and implements an event
Content specialist
- Plans, produces and edits online or print content
- Manages social media accounts and campaigns
- Liaises with others eg, production staff, digital communities, media
Musical instrument sales / retail assistant
- Answers enquiries and gives advice
- Creates displays and manages stock
- Collects payments and tallies sales
Dance teacher / instructor
- Plans and teaches dance lessons
- Choreographs routines, usually to music
- Directs and coordinates public performances
Entrepreneur and CEO
- Develops an idea to form their own business
- Gets involved in a start-up
- Offers services as a freelancer/consultant
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
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
NZQA Info
Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,