This course requires 4 options.
School of Music (13HSM)
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
- Instrumental/vocal lessons and performances
- Performance studio
16 Hours per week
Course Overview
Term 1
The focus of term 1 is music literacy.
Student will;
- learn to or re-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:
3.7 Analyse a substantial music work - 4 credits
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the first composition)
US32304 Analyse a substantial music work - 4 credits
US32305 Operate a music notation application - 4 credits
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the first performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 2
The focus of term 2 is music performance and music creation.
Student will;
- learn to audiate music notation
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music
- learn to research and discuss musicology
Compulsory Assessments:
3.10 Research a music a music topic - 4 credits
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the second composition)
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the second performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces 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
Compulsory Assessments:
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the third composition)
US32374 Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context - 5 credits (internal assessment)
US 32375 Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context - 4 credits
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the third performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group - 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:
91420 Integrate aural skills into written representation - 4 credits
91421 Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music of music scores - 4 credits
91423 Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work - 4 credits
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Application, Interview and Audition
L1 Num and Lit needed
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
CreditsLevel 3 Music
30+ Internal available
12 External available
Level 3 Media Studies
16 Internal available
Qualification
- National Certificate in Music Level 3
- NCEA Level 3
- University Entrance (14+ credits in each of Music, Media Studies and one selected subject)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Operate a music sequencing application
NZQA Info
Operate a music notation application
NZQA Info
Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
NZQA Info
Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 58
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Sound TechnicianEntertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor,