12MUS

NCEA Level 2 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Kay.

This is a course designed around the skills of performance, composition, aural, score reading and musical knowledge. All styles of music are studied, so students who play, or would like to play any style of music (contemporary, rock, classical, indigenous) are welcome in this course.  

Knowledge of music theory is not compulsory but students will be encouraged to develop an understanding of this over the year, albeit at their level. 

Students will learn the following skills: Performing, composing, analysing, listening to and notating music. 

Students will work independently and with others on the following content: Solo and group performance, two compositions, instrumentation, aural transcription, interpreting music score and demonstrating knowledge of the musical elements and features through research.

Recommended Prior Learning

Ideally, students should have had at least three years of lessons on an instrument (voice is also an instrument) as solo and group performance is part of the program.
However, if a student can play an instrument but has not had any formal training, they are most welcome to discuss with the HOD Music, whether NCEA Level 2 Music will be a fit for them. Some students haven't played their instrument for a few years, but find that the skills are still there and can capably achieve in this subject.

Students are encouraged to undertake lessons on their instrument with regular practice at home as minimal classroom time is allocated for this.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$25 for Theory and Aural books

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 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. 91273 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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. 91278 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2024 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2023. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2024 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.