Rotorua Lakes High School Rotorua Lakes High School

NCEA Level 2 Music

12MUS
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Stunell.

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.




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 





Departments:

Arts


Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Music

Career Pathways

Sound Technician, Musician, Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Headphones