Year 12 Music (MUO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Tobin.
Year 12 Music (MUO)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Performance skills - solo and group
Composition skills
Instrumentation skills
A variety of musical knowledge through study of various works and composers
Music technology skills
Research skills
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
There are 9 Level 2 Achievement Standards
6 internally assessed - 27 credits (students will select some, not all, of these)
2 externally assessed - 10 credits
Each student will have their own individual programme. Students are required to follow a basic course outline of compulsory standards as well as adding other standards which reflect their particular musical interests and skills.
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs Purdy
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 1 in Music or performance background and musical understanding
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
N/A
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Music and a number of careers
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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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music