12 MUSIC -WAIATA
12MUS Course DescriptionCurriculum Leader: Ms K. Finlay.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen entry with Curriculum Leader approval.
If you are not already learning an instrument outside of school please read through the linked handbook to learn about Itinerant Music lessons and apply. A link to the application form can be found on the last page of this document. ITM Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/ITMhandbook
In Year 12 Music you will continue to build on the skills gained in Year 11 music such as performance and composition skills, music analysis and music recording/sound design. With more standards on offer, you have the ability to choose standards to suit your strengths.
Assessments may include, depending on your personal interests;
- Performing two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist or as a member of a group
- Composing two substantial pieces of music
- Devising an instrumentation for an ensemble
- Investigating an aspect of NZ music.
- Optional externals.
Assessment selection will be done in conversation with the subject teacher.
If you complete a composition or devising standard, your original songs can be recorded and released in the annual senior music album, which is able to be streamed on services such as Spotify/Apple Music.
16-20 internal credits, 4 optional external credits.
Learning Areas:
PERFORMING ARTS - TOI WHAKAARI
Pathway