Level 2 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 or analysing and researching pieces of music – 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 14-20 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
• At least three years of prior tuition on an instrument or voice (or be at the equivalent level of competency) and at least 10 credits in Level 1 Music. Entry by audition can be negotiated with HOL Performing Arts.
• Students must have access to their own instrument for this course.
• 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.
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
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Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music