MUSIC COURSE OUTLINE 2017
Subject and Level:
Year 11 Music ( NCEA Level 1)
Course Prerequisites:
Academic Requirements: Year 10 Music or evidence of sufficient prior learning
Subject fees:
Aims:
Level 1 Music will build upon the foundations laid in Year 10 Music in the following ways:
 You will analyse music from a range of sound environments, styles, and genres, in relation to
cultural, social, and historical contexts. (Understanding Music in Context)
 You will consider and reflect on the influence of music in your own music making and in your life.
(Understanding Music in Context)
 You will apply knowledge of the expressive features, stylistic conventions, and technologies through
an integration of aural perception and practical and theoretical skills and describe how they are used
in a range of music. (Developing Practical Knowledge)
 You will create, structure, refine, and represent compositions using the elements of music,
instruments, technologies and conventions to express imaginative thinking and personal
understandings. (Developing Ideas)
 You will reflect on composition processes and presentation conventions. (Developing Ideas)
 You will prepare, rehearse, interpret and present performances of music, individually and
collaboratively, using a range of performance skills and techniques. (Communicating and
Interpreting)
 You will reflect on the expressive qualities of music and evaluate your own and others’ music, both
live and recorded. (Communicating and Interpreting)
Course Content:
Students will select a personalised course from a total of eight achievement standards. The expectation is
that the chosen path will equate to between 20 and 24 credits towards NCEA level 1. All students will be
expected to work towards the NCEA external examination ‘Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in
music scores’. Instruction will be provided in this and the following curriculum areas:
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Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
Compose two original pieces of music
Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription.
Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores
Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context
If solo performance is a component of the students’ course, they will need to commit to attending regular
tuition on their instrument. Daily practice on the instrument will be essential, and the homework component
of classroom activities will allow for this. Instrumental tuition fees and instrument hireage are the
responsibility of the student. Please make sure that your classroom teacher has full details of who you are
receiving tuition from.
Senior music students are expected to participate in at least one of the school orchestra, choir, jazz band or
an ensemble group.
You will need to obtain a minimum of 14 credits to be eligible to continue with Year 12 (Level 2) Music.
Assessment:
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1.1 Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
(assessed in 2 performance sessions, May/October)
1.1 Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
(assessed in June or early July)
1.3 Compose two original pieces of music (2 compositions will be due in April and August. Each
will be marked and students will then be expected to refine the work for their final portfolio to be
submitted in September).
1.4 Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription (external exam in November).
1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores (external exam in November)
1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts (assessed in August)
US27656 Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and
techniques (assessed in August)
US26687 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context
(assessed in August)
Evidence for assessment 1.1 and 1.2 will be recorded on camera. These recordings will be available for
students to view so that reflection and evaluation can take place.
The standards listed will be offered based on student interest. If there is insufficient interest in a particular
standard, it is possible that it will not be offered this year.
Samples of work from each standard will be independently moderated to ascertain if the work is at the
national standard. Performance standards will be assessed by at least two qualified markers.
Please note that with most of these standards, as the work involves regular tutorials with the teacher and the
portfolio of work is constructed over time, there will be no re-assessment opportunities.
Where can this take you?
Music education provides a wide range of skills that include developing physical coordination, integrating
mental and physical activity, using creativity and being expressive, building self-belief, developing
mathematical concepts, learning to work with others, developing language and stagecraft. There are a wide
range of tertiary courses on offer in NZ that cater for classical, popular and jazz as well as technology and
music studies. Musicians are in demand for bands, orchestras and choirs, both in professional and amateur
roles. There are also many related career opportunities within the music industry (recording, management,
retail, teaching, technology development etc).
Appeal procedures:
Work for NCEA internally assessed achievement standards not submitted on time, or not covered by an
extension, will not be assessed. Extensions to the due date may be granted in special circumstances.
Students will be required to sign written work that is submitted to attest that it is their own, completed
without help from others, and that you accept the mark that has been awarded. If you consider that your
work has been unfairly assessed you may lodge an appeal within 2 school days of receiving the assessment.
Contact for further inquiries:
John Dodd
HOD Music
[email protected]
027 8104070
Hana Fahy
Music Teacher
[email protected]
Assessment:
Standard
Number
Standard Title
Credits
Internal
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External
Format
Indicative
Date
1.1
AS91090
V3
Perform two pieces of music as a
featured soloist.
6
Internal
Two performances
May and
October
1.2
AS91091
V3
Demonstrate ensemble skills
through performing a piece of
music as a member of a group.
4
Internal
One performance
June or
early July
1.3
AS91092
V3
Compose two original pieces of
music.
6
Internal
Submission of
portfolio
September
1.4
AS91093
v3
Demonstrate aural and theoretical
skills through transcription.
4
External
Written exam
November
4
External
Written exam
November
6
Internal
Class submission
August
4
Internal
Class submission
August
4
External
Class submission
August
1.5
AS91094
V3
1.6
AS91095
V3
US 27656
V2
US 26687
V3
Demonstrate knowledge of
conventions used in music scores
Demonstrate knowledge of two
music works from contrasting
contexts
Demonstrate and apply
introductory knowledge of music
technology equipment and
techniques
Demonstrate and apply
knowledge of sound technology
for a performance context