NCEA Level 3 Music
13MUS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Stunell.
Recommended Prior LearningThe prerequisite for 13 Music is at least achieving the performance standards at Level 2 Music or please see Mrs Stunell to confirm that you meet the standard so you can be successful in this subject.
Level 3 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 13 Music, students will perform as a soloist and as a member of a group.
If you took Music in Year 12, Level 3 builds on those skills and takes things up a notch. One of the biggest parts of this course is performing – you'll get to play both solo and in groups with your classmates.
Even better? You can get free lessons in piano, guitar, drums, or singing!
The course is split into 3 main parts:
Performing – Show off your skills on your instrument or voice, both alone and with a group.
Exploring music styles – Learn about different kinds of music and what makes them unique.
Writing your own music – Try your hand at composing your own songs and musical pieces.
Music Co-curricular Activities:
Smokefree Showquest, Rockquest and Tangata Beats, Play it Strange Songwriting competition, RLHS Talent Quest, Lunchtime concerts, assembly performances, New Zealand Music Commission Mentoring workshops, EPIC Night Out and many more.
Departments:
Career Pathways
Sound Technician, Musician, Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher
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