MUS11

L1 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Josh Crump.

Level 1 Music is a course that allows students to explore their musical interests and abilities. Students will have the opportunity to:

- Perform music in a group or as a solo performer.

- Use their musical knowledge and listening skills to recreate a section of music,

- Shape musical ideas into a composition

- Examine a piece of music, looking at its context and musical features.


Level 1 Music also explores the relevance of music in the context of the learner. Students will work with their classroom teacher and their itinerant teacher to develop a program that focuses on the aspects of music that interest them.

Level 1 Music is a great way for students to learn about music and to develop their musical skills. It is also a great way for students to express themselves creatively.



Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have been learning an instrument (voice is an instrument) or have completed Year 10 Music.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

None

Pathway

Standards Available

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32300 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of MIDI sequencing
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91090 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91091 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91092 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.3 - Compose two original pieces of music
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0