Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Music

L2MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.

Recommended Prior Learning

Ideally, students should already be learning a musical instrument.

While Literacy skills are important, the range of standards available in this course mean that they do not have to be a barrier to achievement in Level 2 Music.

This is a course for students who wish to develop through tuition on their chosen instrument.  The Level 2 NCEA Music course is based around a range of musical skills including solo and group performance, composition, music technology, music analysis skills and the New Zealand music industry.  An optional standard for performance on a 2nd instrument is available.

Students are encouraged to learn an 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:

Performing Arts


Assessment Information

Optional Standards:
91274 – Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
91276 – Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Music, NCEA Level 3 Theatre Tech

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Private Teacher/Tutor



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Stationery:

• 1 x 1B8 Exercise Book

• 1 x Manuscript Pad or Book

• 1 x Refill Pad

• 1 x 4GB(+) USB Stick

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.