NCEA Level 1 Music
L1MUS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.
Recommended Prior LearningIdeally, students should already be learning a musical instrument.
This is a course for students who have had previous tuition on their chosen instrument(s). The Level 1 NCEA Music course is based around a range of musical skills including performance, listening skills, composition, music technology and music analysis skills.
Students are encouraged to learn a musical instrument and are prioritized in the Itinerant Music Scheme.
The development of skills over time is valuable in many industries, and while being a musician may not be your career goal, having passion and long term drive to succeed at a goal makes Music a subject that is sought after in a wide variety of professional careers.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
NCEA Level 2 Music, NCEA Level 2 Theatre Tech
Career PathwaysPrimary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Secondary School Teacher, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Game Developer, Private Teacher/Tutor
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStationery:
• 1 x 1B8 Exercise Book
• 1 x Manuscript Pad or Book
• 1 x Refill Pad
• 1 x 4GB(+) USB Stick
BYOD Software Requirements:
• Microsoft 365 (provided for all SBHS students)
• Sibelius: Music Notation Software - a free version is available, with full featured license available in classroom (Win/Mac)
• GarageBand or similar: Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software for recording and editing music and MIDI. GarageBand is Mac only, but is included for free with devices.