NCEA Level 2 Music
12MUS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Stunell
Level 2 Music follows on from Level 1 Music.
This course is divided into four main areas
- Performing music as a soloist
- Performing music as a member of a group
- Study and research New Zealand Music
- Compose music and songs
Students will be offered free instrumental tuition in piano, guitar, drums and voice.
Career Pathways include, Musician, Teacher, Music Producer, Composer, Sound Engineer and Music Therapist
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Headphones
Recommended Prior Learning
The prerequisite for 12 Music is at least achieving the performance standards at Level 1 Music or please see Mrs Stunell to confirm that you meet the standard so you can be successful in this subject.
Level 2 Music is mainly performance based. Students need to be capable of performing songs or pieces of music on an instrument or as a singer to a reasonably high standard. As part of 12 Music, students will perform as a soloist and as a member of a group.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91270 v2 Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91271 v2 Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91272 v2 Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91274 v2 Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument | 2 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 91278 v2 Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.
Music: Promoter, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Singer/Musician, Primary or High School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Music Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound engineer, Radio Announcer, Music Performer, Production Assistant (Film/Television) Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter
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