Music       Level 3	Enquiries: Mrs A Price
Prerequisites
It is expected that students will have completed a Year 11 and 12 NCEA music course and be learning an instrument or voice. Students will need to consult with Mrs Price as to which Achievement Standards or Units Standards would be appropriate for them. It is a requirement that Level 3 students take a lead in school musical activities such as Jazz group, Harmony Group, Rockquest, Musical.

This course is assessed using:			This course is:
	●	Achievement Standards		●	Internally assessed
	●	Unit Standards		●	Externally assessed

Course Information

This course allows students to structure their musical interests around chosen Achievement Standards and Unit Standards. There are two main Achievement Standard strands – Practical Music and Music Studies. The Achievement Standards are based on the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA).

Course Cost

Costs will be associated with instrument hire (if applicable).

Standard	Title	Credits	Int/Ext
	Making Music
AS 90526	Present a performance of a programme of music as a member of a group	4
A 90775	Present a portfolio of musical composition	8	Internal
AS 90776	Prepare and present performances of music as a featured soloist	8	Internal
	Music Studies
AS 90498	Compare and contrast music works	8	External
AS 90499	Research and present a topic	6	Internal
AS 90527	Arrange music	4	Internal
	Possible Unit Standard Options
US 16551	Demonstrate music performance skills before an audience by extended pieces on a second instrument	8	Internal
US 10656	Demonstrate developed music composition skills through two or three compositions of substance	8	Internal
Maximum Credits Available

Re-Assessment Performance opportunities are available throughout the year and some re-assessment will be possible depending on courses chosen.

Why this course?

Music allows students to communicate and be creative. This course opens up opportunities for students to pick and choose according to skill level and interest. It provides an excellent foundation for tertiary courses at both polytechnics and universities. Opportunities for performance and recording of compositions are also included.