13 MUSIC - WAIATA

In Y13 Music, you can select a programme which is fully performance, composition, or musicology based, or a combination of these skills. Performance assessment opportunities are:  two solo programmes; one group programme; and/or one solo programme on a second instrument. Composition assessments are: three original compositions; two arrangements; and/or three original songs. Music technology and sound design assessments are also offered.

Musicology assessments are: Analysis of a substantial work; researching a music topic of your choice; contextual analysis of a substantial work (external); or demonstrating knowledge of music conventions/ theory (external). 

You take leadership in the production of our annual senior music album, on which your original songs and compositions can be released to the public via streaming services.

Scholarship opportunities are available through Performance, Composition and Musicology and are based on creating a portfolio of your work throughout the year. 

Up to 24 internal (usually around 16), 4 optional external.