Music Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Duncan.
Level 3 Music L3MUS
This course is designed for students who enjoy music making and also for those looking to pursue Music at tertiary level. 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. Students can select their assessment points based on their interests and strengths.
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.
NOTE: Individual assessment programmes will be designed for each student at the beginning of the course to suit their strengths and focus - aiming for approximately 20-24 credit totals for each student
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
Assessment Information
An assessment programme will be made from the available Achievement Standards of approximately 15-20 CreditsCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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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 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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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
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 58
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.
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