Level 1 Music
Course Description
Continue your musical journey with our dynamic course crafted just for you! Dive deep into the realm of music, as you hone your skills and explore your passion. From captivating solo and group performances, creating your own compositions, analysing pieces of music or mastering the intricacies of aural skills – this course covers it all!
But here's the twist: it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. This course bends to your strengths and interests, offering a personalised journey tailored just for you. Choose your path wisely as you select from a range of standards, ensuring your learning experience is as unique as your musical fingerprint.
And the best part? You won't be going it alone. Our mixed-level class brings together students from different stages of their musical journey, offering the perfect environment to challenge yourself and learn from others. So get ready to expand your horizons, push your boundaries, and unlock your full musical potential.
Students will not complete all of the standards below, but rather will choose standards to create their own course of 15-20 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
• At least two years of prior tuition on an instrument or voice (or be at the equivalent level of competency) and completion of at least two junior semester courses (or the full year course). Entry by audition can be negotiated with HOL Performing Arts if a student has not met these requirements.
• Students need to be prepared to consistently attend music tuition either through the itinerant music scheme or through a private tutor.
• Students must be prepared to participate in a co-curricular musical activity.
• Students must have access to their own instrument for this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition