MUS123

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.

Total Credits Available: 31
Internal Assessed Credits: 27
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 91274 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91276 v3
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores


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: 31
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0