Tawa College

Level 1 Music Studies 101

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Cameron.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Music or at HOD's discretion. Performance and theory ability at a Grade 3 level is recommended.

This course covers the aspects of performance as a soloist and as part of a group, composition, aural transcription, score analysis and musical knowledge. This course is suited to students who not only wish to perform and compose, but also study the rudiments of theory, and music in its historical context. This course leads onto MSS201, our Level 2 academic music course.

Course Overview

Term 1
Music Works: Jazz in Context - Take 5

Study Elements of Music and compositional devices and how they are used by composers.

Composition - work on first composition

Performance workshop - Present a piece of music at the work in progress stage

Term 2
Music Works: Hallelujah Chorus, NZ Composition Drum Dances - John Psathas

Study Elements of Music and compositional devices and how they are used by composers.

Composition - keep developing a portfolio of compositions

Solo Performance of one or two pieces

Term 3
Music Works: Study of Māori instruments and Hine Raukatauri

Score Reading exercises and study for external exam

Study Elements of Music and compositional devices and how they are used by composers.

Aural exercises and study

Composition - keep developing a portfolio of compositions. Students will have the opportunity to enter the new external Level 1 composition standard.

Term 4
Solo Performance- second opportunity for to perform 1 or 2 pieces

Group performance opportunity

Score Reading exercises and study

Aural exercises and study

Learning Areas:

Music

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Music Performance Technology 201, NCEA Level 2 Music Studies 201

Careers in the music industry: performing, songwriting, composing, live music entertainment, music education, music production, artist management, marketing and PR, music journalism, recording engineering, music arranging.

The unique skills of the musician are becoming increasingly marketable in a world where communication, confidence, creativity and innovation give graduates an edge. Music plays a central part in the games we play, our social media and our real-life gathering places.

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor