12HSM
This course requires 10 options.

School of Music (12HSM)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nanako Sato.

School of Music

Do you love to perform and play music? Are you looking for a course to enable you to be a full-time musician?

Hagley School of Music is designed for students who have a passion, ability and a strong interest in a career in music.

Hagley School of Music will enable you to fully immerse yourself in the world of music while working toward a National Certificate in Music and NCEA Levels 2 or 3.

Course Components

  • Performance and composition/songwriting
  • Develop knowledge of music theory and aural learning
  • Music technology, including recording and software
  • History of music and research topics
  • Analysis of music works
  • Opportunity to gain UE Literacy through Media Studies (for HSM Level 2)
  • Instrumental/vocal lessons and performances
  • Performance studio


20 Hours per week 



Course Overview

Term 1
The focus of term 1 is music literacy.
Student will;
- learn to create instrumentation from a piano score to an ensemble
- learn to use MuseScore
- learn to use DAWs to create sequence
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music

Compulsory Assessments:
2.8 Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble - 4 credits
2.4 Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the first composition)
US32302 Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing - 3 credits
US32303 Apply knowledge of a music notation application - 3 credits

Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the first performance)

Term 2
The focus of term 2 is music performance and music creation.
Student will;
- learn to investigate NZ Music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music

Compulsory Assessments:
2.9 Investigate an aspects of New Zealand music - 4 credits
2.4 Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the second composition)
US27657 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of the development of music technology equipment and techniques - 4 credits

Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits

Term 3
The focus of term 3 is music performance and musicology.
Student will;
- learn to analyse a score reading, chord function,
- learn to identify the elements of music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose a piece of music
- Learn to analyse the compositional devices
- learn to discuss musicology knowledge in writing

Compulsory Assessments:
Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the second composition)

Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
US27703 v6 - SOND 2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound control and enhancement process required for a performance context - 4 credits

Term 4
The focus of term 4 is music performance and musicology.
Student will;
- learn to analyse a score
- learn to identify the elements of music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to revise for external exams

Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements 

Application, Interview and Audition

Student must have L1 numeracy.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Enrolment Fee
Under 19 - $0 (MOE Funded)
Age 19+ - $220

Specialty Course Cost - $60
T Shirt
Music Books (optional)
Recording and Competition fees (optional)

Pathway

• Ara Institute of Canterbury – Certificate or Bachelor of Musical Arts
• Bachelor of Music at university (following HSM Level 3)

Assessment Information

Credits
Level 2 Music
30+ Internal available
14 External available
Level 2 Media Studies/ English/History
24 Internal available

Qualification
- National Certificate in Music Level 2
- NCEA Level 2
- Numeracy & UE Literacy

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 55 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 41 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27657 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the development and usage of music technology, techniques, and associated equipment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27703 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound design for an entertainment and event context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32302 v1
NZQA Info
Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32303 v1
NZQA Info
Apply knowledge of a music notation application
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91273 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91274 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91275 v3
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91276 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91277 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91278 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 55
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0